2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 474 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Picasso | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |