2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (101 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
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 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Berlingo | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
