2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Ford Taurus 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. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Berlingo | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
