2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50

To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 46 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 Mazda BT-50 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 Mazda BT-50 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen Berlingo 2009 Mazda BT-50
Make Citroen Mazda
Model Berlingo BT-50
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Panel Van Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 2606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.6:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1504 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L