Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Scenic 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 2 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.0 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic 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 | 14 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 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic 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 Scenic 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Scenic 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller. Citroen C3 Picasso is 31 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1506 litres | 1554 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 187 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`795 kg | 2`097 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`436 kg | 1`501 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 359 kg | 596 kg | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 66 procentiem less than Renault Scenic. Therefore, Renault Scenic is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8400 | |
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