2006 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Berlingo and 2006 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Berlingo | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
