2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 651 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Berlingo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
