2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon weights approximately 8 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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Picasso | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
