Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Picasso and Opel Meriva have the same engine power, but Citroen C3 Picasso torque is 35 NM less than Opel Meriva. Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.2 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.62 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 Picasso is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Picasso (by 6 litres). | |||
| 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 Opel Meriva, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`807 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5000 | |
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