Opel Zafira 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: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Zafira is 4 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen Xsara Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara Picasso, so Citroen Xsara Picasso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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