Citroen C4 2012 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger, but lower. Citroen C4 is 34 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2200 | |
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