Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara Picasso could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 | 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 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.59 m | |
| Citroen Xsara Picasso is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 395 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5600 | |
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