2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |