2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 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, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A3 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |