Nissan Cube 2010 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Nissan Cube and Citroen C3 Picasso have the same engine power, but Nissan Cube torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Nissan Cube reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Cube consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Cube could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. Nissan Cube might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C3 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. | |||
| Nissan Cube 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Cube 2010 1.5 engine Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 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 C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
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Nissan Cube is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Cube is 10 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1563 litres | 1506 litres | |
| Nissan Cube has 125 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Cube (by 57 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Cube is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means Nissan Cube can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`807 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3600 | |
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