Renault Kangoo 2015 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: | 11.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kangoo engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 15 NM less than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.1 | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Kangoo consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 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: | 4.28 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 10 cm shorter than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 675 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 3000 litres | |
| Renault Kangoo has 15 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 400 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen Berlingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen Berlingo, so Citroen Berlingo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 6600 | |
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