2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Albea (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 49 kg more than 2008 Fiat Albea.
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 (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Berlingo | Albea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |