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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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 Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Berlingo | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1386 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |