2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 455 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Picasso | Aygo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |