2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,997 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 61 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Picasso | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
