2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (200 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 367 kg more than 2010 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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Pontiac Bonneville 2010 Citroen Berlingo
Make Pontiac Citroen
Model Bonneville Berlingo
Year Released 2003 2010
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 74 HP
Torque 311 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1263 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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