Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Renault Modus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Modus. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.1 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 Renault Modus, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 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 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.59 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is larger. Citroen C3 Picasso is 21 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 217 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1302 litres | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 Picasso has 168 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Picasso (by 204 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Modus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`807 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Modus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3 Picasso, so Renault Modus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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