2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Jimny (85 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Berlingo | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
