Kia Carens 2006 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Carens) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Citroen C4 Picasso) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carens is 8 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 100 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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