2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 576 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto 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. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Picanto |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 18.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |