2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 552 kg more than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, both vehicles can yield 205 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler Town & Country 2012 Citroen Berlingo
Make Chrysler Citroen
Model Town & Country Berlingo
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Minivan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 1263 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.1 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 60 L


 

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