Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Renault Scenic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 2 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 Picasso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Scenic 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller. Citroen C3 Picasso is 27 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 85 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 364 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 Picasso has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Scenic, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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