2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,995 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 193 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Berlingo | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |