Citroën Xsara Picasso (1999 – 2004) vs Kia Joice (1999 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 136 hp at most. The Citroën Xsara Picasso has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 11.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,325 kg. At 4,570 mm, the Kia Joice is 290 mm longer than the Citroën Xsara Picasso.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xsara Picasso
1999 – 2004
|
Kia
Joice
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2004 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 136 hp | 120 – 139 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 205 Nm | 167 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.2 – 15.0 s | 12.3 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 192 km/h | 171 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.7 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 mm | 4,570 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,375 kg | 1,325 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.