Opel Astra 1999 vs Citroen Berlingo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 101 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 19.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 32 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306 | |
| 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 Astra 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: | 4.29 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.80 m | |
| Opel Astra is 18 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 2800 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 144 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen Berlingo (by 1300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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