2010 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 615 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.
Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Berlingo | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
