2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Picasso | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 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 | 1242 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |