2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
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 Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Berlingo | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |