2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (89 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4050 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |