Renault Kangoo 2009 vs Citroen Berlingo 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 LPG | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kangoo engine produces 16 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 67 NM less than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Berlingo 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: | 4.21 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 17 cm shorter than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 675 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1977 litres | 3000 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage space. Renault Kangoo has 237 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 1023 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo, which means Renault Kangoo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`924 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen Berlingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen Berlingo, so Citroen Berlingo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3200 | |
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