Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Nissan Almera Tino 2003
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 26 HP less power than Nissan Almera Tino, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Nissan Almera Tino. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera Tino, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 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 Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Almera Tino, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera Tino, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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