Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla Verso engine produces 87 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 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 Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla Verso could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Lexus IS | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla Verso is 8 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla Verso is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 550 litres | |
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Citroen Xsara Picasso has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla Verso has 127 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla Verso uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla Verso is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Toyota Corolla Verso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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