2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2008 Citroen Picasso
Make Chevrolet Citroen
Model Tahoe Picasso
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 1749 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 327 HP 0 HP
Torque 367 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 55 L


 

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