2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Berlingo and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 38 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, 2007 Kia Rio (126 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Rio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |