2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Picasso | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |