2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Picasso | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |