2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Berlingo and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 329 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Berlingo | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |