2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1103 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 2008 Dodge Charger 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, 2008 Dodge Charger 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Dodge Charger 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. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Picasso | Charger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
