Citroen Berlingo 2018 vs Audi A4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Berlingo engine produces 139 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Berlingo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Citroen Berlingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Berlingo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Berlingo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 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 6 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.49 m | |
| Citroen Berlingo is 35 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 35 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 597 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 597 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Berlingo is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Citroen Berlingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 25 800 | |
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