Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 35 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.2 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 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4, Peugeot 208 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | 437 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 52 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`742 | 1`945 | |
| 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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