2011 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen Berlingo | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Berlingo | Polo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
