2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Picasso | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |