2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2012 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Sonic | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4039 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
