2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 3 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga.
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, 2011 Kia Venga (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Venga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1253 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |