Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara Picasso could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 11 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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