Honda FR-V 2005 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.64 m | |
| Honda FR-V and Citroen Xsara Picasso are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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