2006 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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, 2007 Kia Rio (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. 2007 Kia Rio 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. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |