Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 65 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.6 litres more 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 | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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): | 2`010 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2200 | |
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