Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 1 HP more power than Dacia Duster, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2013: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.63 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 4 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1636 litres | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen Xsara Picasso has 77 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The Dacia Duster may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1.1 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`844 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Dacia Duster has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Dacia Duster, so Dacia Duster quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6400 | |
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