Dacia Lodgy 2012 vs Citroen Berlingo 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Dacia Lodgy is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Lodgy engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 15 NM less than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.1 | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Lodgy consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Lodgy could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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 2015 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: | 4.50 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.80 m | |
| Dacia Lodgy is 12 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Lodgy is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 827 litres | 675 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 827 litres | 100 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 675 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3000 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 727 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Lodgy is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo, which means Dacia Lodgy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen Berlingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen Berlingo, so Citroen Berlingo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6600 | |
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