2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2006 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2006 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Berlingo | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |