2002 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2002 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2002 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 318 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |