2001 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carens (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 441 kg more than 2001 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Berlingo. 2007 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Carens |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |