Citroen C3 Aircross 2017 vs Citroen Berlingo 2018
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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: | 110 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 21 HP less power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Citroen Berlingo. Despite less power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 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 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, 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 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. 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.84 m | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is smaller. Citroen C3 Aircross is 25 cm shorter than the Citroen Berlingo, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 65 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 65 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 2126 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): | 1`815 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen Berlingo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 15 000 | |
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