2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 297 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Berlingo | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
