Citroen C4 Picasso 2007 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C4 Picasso) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Carens) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 15 HP less power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Kia Carens. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 Picasso could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 Picasso is 8 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2106 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 Picasso has 100 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carens. The Kia Carens may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means Citroen C4 Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`275 | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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