2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 583 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.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Picasso | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
