Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 550 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen Xsara Picasso has 200 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| 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`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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