2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 4 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), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Audi |
| Model | Picasso | A8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
