2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,997 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 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 145 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Picasso | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
