Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.7 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 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. | |||
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`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6200 | |
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