2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (166 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 13 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Berlingo | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1668 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |