2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2009 Dodge Caliber is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Dodge Caliber (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Citroen | Dodge |
Model | Picasso | Caliber |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |