2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 454 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.

Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Picasso 2008 Jeep Cherokee
Make Citroen Jeep
Model Picasso Cherokee
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 210 HP
Torque 205 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 175 km/hour 175 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.5 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1829 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 78 L


 

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