2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 314 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 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Berlingo | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |