2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 198 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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 2008 Honda Odyssey 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. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Berlingo | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1866 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
