2011 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (159 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 297 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Mondeo | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |