2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 Fiesta (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Berlingo | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
