2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Eos (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster 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 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 2008 Volkswagen Eos 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 Volkswagen Eos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Berlingo | Eos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
