2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Picasso (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 Citroen Picasso (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Picasso | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
