Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 120 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.8 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso is 20 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 3 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`753 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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