2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Berlingo | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |