Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 2 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Clio. Despite the higher power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is larger. Citroen C3 Picasso is 4 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen C3 Picasso has 85 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`779 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9200 | |
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