Renault Kangoo 2013 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 26 HP less power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that by driving the Renault Kangoo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | 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. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C3 Picasso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Kangoo 2013 1.5 engine Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.63 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is larger. Renault Kangoo is 11 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2600 litres | 1506 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 275 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 1094 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`954 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`436 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 634 kg | 359 kg | |
| Renault Kangoo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem more than Citroen C3 Picasso. Therefore, Renault Kangoo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Citroen C3 Picasso, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4000 | |
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