2009 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP) has 188 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Citroen |
| Model | LR3 | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
