2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 New Beetle (220 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Berlingo | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
