2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 366 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Picasso | Caddy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |