2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Berlingo and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (134 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 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 (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Berlingo | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1263 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
