2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper 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 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | Picasso | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |