2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 126 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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Berlingo | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1866 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |