Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 22 HP less power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.63 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Picasso, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1506 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has 10 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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