Citroen Nemo 2009 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen Nemo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Citroen C3 Picasso) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Nemo engine produces 27 HP less power than Citroen C3 Picasso, but torque is 25 NM more than Citroen C3 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Citroen Nemo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Nemo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Nemo consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that by driving the Citroen Nemo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Nemo consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Nemo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4, Peugeot 208 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.63 m | |
| Citroen Nemo is 14 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 25 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Nemo is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1506 litres | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso has more luggage space. Citroen Nemo has 25 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Nemo is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means Citroen Nemo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`742 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5000 | |
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