Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 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 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 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 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.6 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 | 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`753 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
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