2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 647 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Berlingo | Familia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |