Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 38 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Scenic 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller. Citroen C3 Picasso is 27 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 85 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 364 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`811 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Scenic, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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