2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 366 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Berlingo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
