2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 224 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca 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 Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Picasso | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |