2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (108 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 378 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Berlingo | Atos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
