Opel Agila 2000 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 58 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 85 NM | 205 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
Citroen Xsara Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 32 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
730 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
630 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
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: | 3.50 m | 4.28 m | |
Width: | 1.62 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 78 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 550 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | no data | |
Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 300 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1.7 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`325 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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