2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 523 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2012 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | Picasso | Liberty |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1836 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |