Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 30 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen Xsara Picasso and Honda FR-V are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1049 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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