Opel Zafira 2000 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: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Opel Zafira engine produces 10 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 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Zafira consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | 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. Opel Zafira 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: | 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 |
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): | no data | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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