2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |