Ford C-Max 2007 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 8 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, but torque is 6 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.9 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, 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`930 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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