Honda FR-V 2007 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.8 litres less 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 | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | |
| 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 | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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