2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc, 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 347 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6.
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 Mazda 6 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Berlingo | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2488 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
