Ford C-Max 2010 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 28 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford C-Max could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford C-Max 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford C-Max 2010 2.0 engine Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford C-Max is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford C-Max is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Ford C-Max has 105 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso is better rated in child safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8800 | |
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