2011 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2011 Citroen Berlingo and 2011 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio.
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, 2011 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. 2011 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2011 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2011 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen Berlingo | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Berlingo | Rio |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1093 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4046 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |