Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V 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 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen Xsara Picasso and Honda FR-V are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1049 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 1 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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