2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Berlingo | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |