2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
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, 2007 Citroen Picasso (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Picasso | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |