2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Suburban | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5298 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |