2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon

To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 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. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 419 kg more 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 2010 Toyota Avalon 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. 2010 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Berlingo 2010 Toyota Avalon
Make Citroen Toyota
Model Berlingo Avalon
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Panel Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 268 HP
Torque 121 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4700 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 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1619 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 5019 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1486 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2819 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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