2006 Smart ForFour 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 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 392 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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 Smart ForFour (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Smart | Citroen |
| Model | ForFour | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1467 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 19.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
