2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Berlingo and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 57 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 Volkswagen Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Berlingo | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |