Opel Combo 2004 vs Citroen Berlingo 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Opel Combo is more dynamic to drive. Opel Combo engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Opel Combo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Combo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Combo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that by driving the Opel Combo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Combo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Combo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Combo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Combo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Opel Combo is 18 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Combo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2800 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Combo has 169 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. This could mean that the Opel Combo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Combo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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