Volvo V40 1997 vs Citroen Berlingo 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 110 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, whereas torque is 153 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 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. 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: | no data | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2800 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): | no data | 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 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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