Opel Combo 2012 vs Citroen Berlingo 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 19.6 seconds | |
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Opel Combo is more dynamic to drive. Opel Combo engine produces 60 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Opel Combo reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Combo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Combo could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Combo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Combo is 1 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 790 litres | 675 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 3000 litres | |
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Opel Combo has more luggage capacity. Opel Combo has 115 litres more trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Combo (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Combo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Combo scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen Berlingo is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Combo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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