2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 887 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 Volkswagen Multivan (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Picasso | Multivan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |