2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2010 Volvo XC60 and 2010 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP) has 207 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 630 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 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2010 Volvo XC60 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. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volvo XC60 | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Volvo | Citroen |
Model | XC60 | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |