Opel Zafira 2000 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 11 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.5 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 0.8 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 120 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: | 610 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Citroen Xsara Picasso engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206 | |
| 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: | 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): | 2`020 | 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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