2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 139 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Picasso | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
