Citroen C4 Picasso 2010 vs Opel Zafira 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | |
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.63 m | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso and Opel Zafira are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1820 litres | |
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Opel Zafira has more luggage space. Citroen C4 Picasso has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Citroen C4 Picasso quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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