2012 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2012 Citroen C4

To start off, both 2012 Citroen Berlingo and 2012 Citroen C4 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 C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 414 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, 2012 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. 2012 Citroen C4 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. 2012 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Citroen Berlingo 2012 Citroen C4
Make Citroen Citroen
Model Berlingo C4
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Panel Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 151 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.5 seconds 14.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1614 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L


 

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