2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 62 kg more than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Escalade (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Escalade | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
