2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2007 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 59 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 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. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Berlingo | 147 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |