Citroen C3 Aircross 2018 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 Aircross engine produces 10 HP less power than Citroen Berlingo, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Citroen C3 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 Aircross consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 C3 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Insignia, Citroen C4 Cactus, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.84 m | |
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Citroen C3 Aircross is smaller. Citroen C3 Aircross is 25 cm shorter than the Citroen Berlingo, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Aircross is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 597 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 597 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1289 litres | 2126 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 837 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 2`105 | |
| 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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