2007 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Kia | Citroen |
Model | Rio | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 19.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |