Car sharing schemes

In your column you frequently mention that certain parts are used by more than one manufacturer (eg: old Ford Galaxy/VW Sharan/SEAT Alhambra), and some engines being used across a range of manufacturers. Is there a website where these things are listed? (In particular, I'm trying to find out if the 1.6 HDi diesel engine in my new C3 Picasso VTR+ is used in other makes/models). Incidentally, many thanks for your excellent review and video of the C3 Picasso, which formed the basis of my buying decision.

Asked on 21 August 2010 by SK, via email

Answered by Honest John

I don't know of any website. But your engine is probably the most widely used small diesel in the World and is fitted to:
Citroen C3
Citroen C3 Picasso
Citroen C4
Citroen C4 Picasso
Citroen Xsara Picasso
Citroen C5
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fusion
Ford Focus
Ford C-Max
Mazda 2
Mazda 3
MINI Cooper diesel
Peugeot 206
Peugeot 207
Peugeot 307
Peugeot 308
Peugeot 407
Peugeot 3008
Peugeot 5008
Volvo C30
Volvo S40
Volvo V50
Volvo V70 DRIVe
Volvo S80 DRIVe

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