2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 183 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. 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 Citroen Berlingo (121 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
