Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf Plus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.58 m | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | no data | |
| 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`747 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Citroen C3 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Citroen C3 Picasso, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
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