2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 29 kg more than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. 2007 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Berlingo | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |