2007 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 326 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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 (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Fiat 500 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. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Berlingo | 500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |