Citroen Berlingo 1997 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Berlingo engine produces 32 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Berlingo could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen Xantia | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.41 m | |
| Citroen Berlingo is 37 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 39 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 624 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2800 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Berlingo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Citroen Berlingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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