Kia Carens 2013 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 24 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carens is 9 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 537 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 45 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 10 800 | |
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