2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 5 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 440 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.
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, 2012 Audi A5 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | Picasso | A5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
