2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 371 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Picasso | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
