2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 528 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.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Berlingo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |