2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 32 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 Volkswagen Eos (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Berlingo | Eos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
