Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Kangoo 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Kangoo. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, 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 Kangoo 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine Renault Kangoo 2013 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 Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.80 m | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso is 23 cm longer than the Renault Kangoo, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1710 litres | 2600 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 Picasso has 123 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 890 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`954 | |
| 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: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Picasso, so Citroen C4 Picasso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
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