Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003 vs Opel Zafira 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 56 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.7 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 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Citroen Xsara Picasso engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206 | 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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