2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2009 BMW 320 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 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 320 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:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 320 | Picasso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
