Citroen C3 Picasso 2015 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 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 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso is 18 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | no data | |
| 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 Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2200 | |
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