2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |