Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 112 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5 | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso is 10 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1905 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 Picasso has 69 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Citroen C4 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 12 000 | |
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