Nissan Almera Tino 2003 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 304 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
Nissan Almera Tino is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera Tino engine produces 26 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera Tino reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.9 | |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera Tino consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera Tino could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
1090 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407 | |
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: | 4.26 m | 4.28 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.61 m | 1.64 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera Tino is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera Tino is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan Almera Tino is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Nissan Almera Tino can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`300 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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