2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
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 Opel Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Berlingo | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1866 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |