2012 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2012 Citroen Berlingo and 2012 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 397 kg more than 2012 Citroen C3. 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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C3. (94 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen Berlingo | 2012 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Berlingo | C3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.6 seconds | 16.2 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 | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
