Renault Scenic 2009 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara Picasso 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: | 4.34 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Scenic is 6 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
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