Ford C-Max 2007 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford C-Max consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger, but slightly lower. Ford C-Max is 5 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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