Opel Zafira 2011 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 55 HP more power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Citroen C3 Picasso. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Insignia | 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 C3 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 58 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 152 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 152 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 710 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 1506 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Opel Zafira has more luggage space (by 325 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 354 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means Opel Zafira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`807 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Zafira, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3600 | |
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