Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara engine produces 15 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Despite less power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 9 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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