Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Grand Espace 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Grand Espace, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Renault Grand Espace. Despite less power, Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Espace, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, 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 C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Grand Espace 2012 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Grand Espace 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.80 m | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is smaller. Citroen C4 Picasso is 43 cm shorter than the Renault Grand Espace, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 456 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 537 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Grand Espace, which means Citroen C4 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`544 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7000 | |
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