2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Ford Escape 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. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Escape |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |