2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (87 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 126 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Picasso | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |