2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Focus | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 19.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |