2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Opel Meriva 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 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Picasso | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |