Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Citroen Berlingo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 19.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | 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. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 37 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1426 litres | 2800 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Golf has 158 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. This could mean that the Volkswagen Golf 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 1374 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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