2010 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 372 kg more than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Citroen | Cadillac |
Model | Berlingo | BLS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |