BMW 2 series 2018 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 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: | 4.35 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 108 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. The Citroen C4 Picasso may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 13 400 | |
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