2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Mazda Rustler
To start off, 2008 Mazda Rustler 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 361 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Mazda Rustler | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Picasso | Rustler |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1014 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |