Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara engine produces 20 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 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2004 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 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.64 m | |
| Citroen Xsara is 9 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 22 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: | 1`100 kg | 900 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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