2004 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 153 kg more than 2004 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Berlingo. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Berlingo | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |