2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 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 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2006 Ford Freestyle has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestyle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Freestyle 2010 Citroen Berlingo
Make Ford Citroen
Model Freestyle Berlingo
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Crossover Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 1558 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1504 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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