Renault Modus 2008 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Modus) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C3 Picasso) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Renault Modus engine produces 35 HP less power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 1.1 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 Modus could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 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: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.87 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.67 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 21 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 1506 litres | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 168 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Picasso (by 204 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`807 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Modus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3 Picasso, so Renault Modus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
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