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Audi A3 Limousine vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 22,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,939 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Berlingo Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers clearly more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 1,375 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries clearly more – 991 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 511 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter has only a minor advantage in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £22,700
Berlingo Transporter

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 km
Audi A3 Limousine
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

The Citroën Berlingo is a no-nonsense work van that pairs cavernous practicality with a surprisingly comfy, car-like driving experience. It won’t pretend to be sporty, but it will swallow your cargo, simplify your day, and keep ownership headaches to a minimum with sensible packaging and clever storage.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
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