2009 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 187 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva 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 Citroen Berlingo (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Lada | Citroen |
Model | Niva | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |