Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara Picasso could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen Xsara Picasso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is larger. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 24 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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