Renault Scenic 2006 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 28 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 79 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): | 8.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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): | no data | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen Xsara Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara Picasso, so Citroen Xsara Picasso quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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