Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 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: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 10 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 580 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster 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 | 4.32 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: | no data | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1636 litres | |
| 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`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6400 | |
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