Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 2 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.5 litres more 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 | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is larger. Citroen C4 Picasso is 8 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 Picasso has 108 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. This could mean that the Citroen C4 Picasso uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.9 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`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 23 600 | |
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