2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 207 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Terracan.
Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | Picasso | Terracan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |