2004 Toyota Prius vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 37 kg more than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius. 2004 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Prius | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Toyota | Citroen |
Model | Prius | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |