2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | Berlingo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
