2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 603 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 Citroen Picasso (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Captiva | Picasso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
