Ford Galaxy 2010 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is more dynamic to drive. Ford Galaxy engine produces 50 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C4 Picasso engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 5008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.61 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 39 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 537 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Galaxy has 147 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. This could mean that the Ford Galaxy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 1.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C4 Picasso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Picasso, so Citroen C4 Picasso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 800 | |
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