Renault Scenic 2001 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, but torque is 5 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. Renault Scenic 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: | 4.17 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Scenic is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Scenic is 11 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| 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`300 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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