Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 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 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 407 | |
| 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 Xsara 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1977 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Renault Kangoo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`982 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Kangoo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara Picasso has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Renault Kangoo, so Renault Kangoo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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