2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 99 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 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 13.1 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 | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |