2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 336 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka.
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, 2005 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |