Citroen Berlingo 2018 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Berlingo engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane, 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen Berlingo 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen Berlingo is 22 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 11 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 40 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 597 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 597 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | 1504 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 622 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Berlingo is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Citroen Berlingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`914 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 9200 | |
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