Renault Modus 2005 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: | 106 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Renault Modus engine produces 4 HP less power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | 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 Modus 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: | 3.79 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 49 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen Xsara Picasso has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Modus, so Citroen Xsara Picasso quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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