Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000 vs Nissan Almera Tino 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 90 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara Picasso engine produces 22 HP less power than Nissan Almera Tino, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Nissan Almera Tino. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.4 | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara Picasso consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera Tino, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara Picasso is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Almera Tino, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara Picasso is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen Xsara Picasso has 110 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera Tino. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara Picasso is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera Tino, which means Citroen Xsara Picasso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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