2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 937 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Picasso | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |