Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Renault Scenic 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| Renault Scenic 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 | 14 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 Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Megane | |
| 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 Renault Scenic 2011 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Scenic 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C3 Picasso is 27 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1837 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 52 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 331 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`807 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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