Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2009

 
Renault Kangoo
2008 - 2013
Citroen C3 Picasso
2009 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 105 HP110 HP
Torque: 240 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.2 seconds12.4 seconds
Citroen C3 Picasso is a more dynamic driving.
Renault Kangoo engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.74.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km5.4 l/100km
The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 135 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1050 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway1210 km on highway
900 km with real consumption920 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 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan JukeInstalled 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: noyes
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 2008 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 2008 1.5 engine 

Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 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 2009 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.08 m
Width: 1.83 m1.77 m
Height: 1.80 m1.67 m
Renault Kangoo is larger.
Renault Kangoo is 14 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 13 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 438 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1977 litres1506 litres
Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity.
Renault Kangoo has 53 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 471 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9821`807
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 (€): 24003600
Pros and Cons: Renault Kangoo has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Citroen C3 Picasso has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
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