2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 2 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 88 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
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, 2010 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2010 Kia Forte | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Forte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |