Renault Scenic 2006 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 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 Scenic could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.8 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`925 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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