The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120 (09 - 13) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 18,700

€ 21,800

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120 is 8.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
64.2
69.5
80.7
63.6
71.3
78.5
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
64.2 in
Height
63.6 in
100
160.6
104.1
169.3
160.6 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
3865 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.48 %

General
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
SH
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 5660 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4800 rpm
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
118 hp
118 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
25.69 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
37 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
485 mi
Range
290 mi
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
485 mi
290 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107.7 kWh
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
121.2 kWh
107.7 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C3 Picasso VTi 120
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
833 lb
Maximum Payload
1056 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







42.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft