2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 251 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. 2006 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Berlingo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
