2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 77 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.

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 Citroen Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Berlingo 2008 Citroen Xsara
Make Citroen Citroen
Model Berlingo Xsara
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Panel Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 150 km/hour 194 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.5 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 54 L


 

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