Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 122 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 27 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 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: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. 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: | 4.20 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Volkswagen Golf Plus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2200 | |
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