Renault Kangoo 2005 vs Citroen Berlingo 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kangoo engine produces 15 HP less power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 1 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Despite less power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Berlingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.04 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is smaller. Renault Kangoo is 10 cm shorter than the Citroen Berlingo, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2800 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 26 litres more trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. The Citroen Berlingo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.9 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`150 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen Berlingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen Berlingo, so Citroen Berlingo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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