Volvo V40 1997 vs Citroen Berlingo 1997
| 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: | 176 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 19.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Xantia, Rover 400 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.80 m | |
| Volvo V40 is 37 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V40 is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | 2800 litres | |
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Citroen Berlingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 153 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Berlingo. This could mean that the Volvo V40 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 1379 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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