2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A3 | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 19.9 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 | 1380 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |