2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 652 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 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Picasso | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
