Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6200 | |
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