Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Citroen Berlingo 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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 Citroen Berlingo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine Citroen Berlingo 2018 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: | 4.69 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.84 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 29 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 597 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 597 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 640 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 2126 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 426 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen Berlingo is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Octavia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 15 600 | |
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