2005 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 6 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. (87 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 133 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Berlingo | 2011 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Berlingo | Venga |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 12.4 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 | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
