2009 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 1 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 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2009 Audi A8 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, 2009 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, 2009 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2009 Audi A8 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. 2009 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A8 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3936 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |