Renault Scenic 2001 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, but torque is 1 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Scenic consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xsara Picasso engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault 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. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 2.0 engine | |||
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`350 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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