2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius 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. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius.
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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Picasso | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |