Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Kangoo 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 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. | |||
| Citroen C3 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 C3 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.80 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller. Citroen C3 Picasso is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Kangoo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 2600 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 275 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1094 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`954 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Citroen C3 Picasso, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 9400 | |
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