2006 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 197 kg more than 2006 Lada Niva.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Lada | Citroen |
Model | Niva | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 19.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |