2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 66 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, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus 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 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 223 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |