2006 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Berlingo and 2006 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (206 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 188 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 Saab 03-Sep (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | Berlingo | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| 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 | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
