2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2011 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2011 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daewoo Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 399 kg more than 2011 Daewoo Kalos.
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 Citroen Berlingo (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. 2011 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2011 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
| Model | Berlingo | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
