2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. 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 Citroen Berlingo (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Berlingo | Palio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |