Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | 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. Citroen Xsara Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine 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`920 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2200 | |
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