2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 193 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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |