2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (68 HP @ 2500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 104 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 Jetta (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Berlingo | Jetta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |