2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 423 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 Peugeot 407 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Picasso | 407 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |