2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (87 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens.
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 Citroen Berlingo (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Berlingo | Carens |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
