Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Opel Zafira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Zafira. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Zafira 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara Picasso could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is smaller. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 19 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 140 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1820 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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