2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2007 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2007 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Berlingo | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |