2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 3 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 267 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | Berlingo | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
