2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (242 HP) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 Odyssey.
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 Honda Odyssey (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Berlingo | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
