BMW 2 series 2018 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 190 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 78 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 2 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
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, if possible |
1905 litres | 1710 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Citroen C4 Picasso may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 195 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`280 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`298 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 642 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 8000 | |
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