Renault Modus 2008 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15.7 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 11 HP more power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen C3 Picasso. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, 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 Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Modus 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 Modus 2008 1.5 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 | 1500 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 198 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`690 | 1`811 | |
| 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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