Citroën Xsara Picasso (2004 – 2012) vs Opel Zafira (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Opel Zafira is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 192 km/h. The Citroën Xsara Picasso uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,293 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xsara Picasso
2004 – 2012
|
Opel
Zafira
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2012 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 136 hp | 100 – 147 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 240 Nm | 150 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 15.0 s | 10.0 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 192 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 8.7 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,301 kg | 1,293 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

