Opel Zafira 1999 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 1 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Despite the higher power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.1 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine: One of the most common issues with this engine is the failure of the ECU, which causes the car to stall, have difficulty starting, experience unstable idle, and display error codes. Resolving this issue often ... More about Opel Zafira 1999 1.8 engine | |||
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: | 145 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 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`040 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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