Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V has been produced from October, 2000 to November, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 108 horsepower on 5750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Citroen Berlingo 1997 - 2002 version and torque 147 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
More engine specs
Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. ...
This Citroen Berlingo 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen Berlingo fuel consumption.

Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V technical data
Model: | Citroen Berlingo 1.6i 16V | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2000. October ... 2002. November | ||
Engine: | 1587 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 108 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 147 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 172 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 6.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.11m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.80m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 624 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 2800 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1780 kg |
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V engine TU5JP4
Engine reliability and common problems:
Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to observe the interval for changing the toothbelt!The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1587 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 78.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 82 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 80,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.6i 16V oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
Power | 90 - 110 HP ON 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 - 150 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Peugeot |
Start of production (year) | 2000 |
Duration of production | 15 years |
Engine also used on | Peugeot 307 Citroen Xsara Citroen C3 Peugeot 206 Peugeot 207 and 6 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Citroen Berlingo estate car [1997 - 2002] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.4i
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.2 l/100km |
Citroen Berlingo 2000 1.6i 16V
Oct 2000 — Nov 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 108 HP | 7.4 l/100km |
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.8i Jul 1997 — Feb 2001 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.9 l/100km |
Citroen Berlingo 1997 1.9 D Jan 1997 — Feb 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 69 HP | 6.6 l/100km |
Citroen Berlingo 1998 1.9 D Jun 1998 — Nov 2002 | 1.9 Diesel | 69 HP | 6.6 l/100km |
Citroen Berlingo 1999 2.0 HDI
Oct 1999 — Nov 2002 Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.5 l/100km |