2003 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Pontiac Aztek

To start off, both 2003 Citroen Berlingo and 2003 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 760 kg more than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Pontiac Aztek is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Berlingo. 2003 Pontiac Aztek has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Pontiac Aztek will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Citroen Berlingo 2003 Pontiac Aztek
Make Citroen Pontiac
Model Berlingo Aztek
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Panel Van Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 3392 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 69 L