2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 305 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.
Because 2010 Kia Borrego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Kia Borrego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Borrego |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |