2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Picasso (87 HP @ 1900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 401 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Picasso | Arosa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 974 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |