2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C70 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C70 weights approximately 229 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.
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, 2007 Volvo C70 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Berlingo | C70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
