2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Opel Astra

To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (87 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.

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 Opel Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen Berlingo 2005 Opel Astra
Make Citroen Opel
Model Berlingo Astra
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Panel Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2196 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 160 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.6 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1386 kg 1181 kg
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 52 L


 

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