Citroen Berlingo 2018 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Citroen Berlingo is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Berlingo engine produces 28 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Berlingo could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Berlingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen Berlingo 2018 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.60 m | |
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Citroen Berlingo is larger. Citroen Berlingo is 25 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 18 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 597 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 597 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | 520 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 1606 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen Berlingo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 11 600 | |
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