2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 111 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Picasso | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |