Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Citroen C8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C8, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Citroen C8. Despite less power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.4 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 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| 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 2009 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 engine Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C8 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.86 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller. Citroen C3 Picasso is 65 cm shorter than the Citroen C8, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 2948 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C8 (by 1442 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C8. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`807 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3800 | |
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