Honda FR-V 2007 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine Citroen Xsara Picasso 2005 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 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.64 m | |
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Honda FR-V is larger, but slightly lower. Honda FR-V and Citroen Xsara Picasso are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | no data | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage space. Honda FR-V has 111 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Honda FR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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