2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Seat Exeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 134 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.
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 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Berlingo | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2642 mm |
