2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 147 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2010 Nissan Quest 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. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Picasso | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |