Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen Xsara Picasso) 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 (Toyota Corolla Verso) 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 chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 25 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, but torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.1 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 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso 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: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2001 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2001 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is larger. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1760 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`300 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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