2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |