2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 309 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Sportage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |