2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
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, 2008 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Carens |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |