Renault Kangoo 2013 vs Citroen C4 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 | 11.8 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 26 HP less power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Citroen C4 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 C4 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 C4 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 C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 23 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Kangoo is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 123 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. The Citroen C4 Picasso may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`954 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Picasso, so Citroen C4 Picasso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8400 | |
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