Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 | 6 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 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.59 m | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso is 10 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | no data | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5600 | |
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