2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 68 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 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen Xsara 2006 Citroen Berlingo
Make Citroen Citroen
Model Xsara Berlingo
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 1359 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 185 km/hour 151 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 17.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1252 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L