2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 371 kg more than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
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 (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Dacia Sandero | |
Make | Citroen | Dacia |
Model | Berlingo | Sandero |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |