2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Musso 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.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
Model | Picasso | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |