2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
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 Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Picasso (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 499 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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |