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 2,874 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 501 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 | 1997 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 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 | 5.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |