Volvo V40 1996 vs Citroen Berlingo 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 50 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Used also on Citroen Xantia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V40 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: | 4.48 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: | 413 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 211 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`740 | 1`780 | |
| 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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