2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Honda Element were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 40 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.
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 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Picasso | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |