2006 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Berlingo and 2006 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 566 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 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. 2006 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Berlingo | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
