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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Citroen Berlingo engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Despite the higher power, Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that by driving the Citroen Berlingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen Berlingo 2018 1.2 engine Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 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: | 1.85 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, 11 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 775 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | 520 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage capacity. Citroen Berlingo has 365 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. 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`090 | 1`815 | |
| 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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