1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 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, 1999 Citroen Berlingo (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi A4 1999 Citroen Berlingo
Make Audi Citroen
Model A4 Berlingo
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Station Wagon Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 88 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2700 mm