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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Ford Kuga – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Ford Kuga fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £, while the Ford Kuga costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12108 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Kuga manages with 2.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs significantly better – achieving up to 354 km, about 286 km more than the Ford Kuga.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Kuga has a decisively edge – offering 243 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Kuga performs barely noticeable better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo Transporter pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is to a small extent lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers significantly more room – 1800 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 1388 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2466 L more than the Ford Kuga.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter convincingly takes the win – 991 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 km
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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

The Citroen Berlingo van is a versatile and practical choice for those in need of a reliable transport solution. Known for its spacious interior and efficient use of space, it comfortably accommodates both cargo and passengers with ease. With its modern design and smooth driving experience, the Berlingo stands out as a dependable option for both commercial and personal use.

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Ford Kuga

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The Kuga is Ford’s adaptable family SUV that blends usable space with a surprisingly lively driving character, making daily commutes and weekend escapes equally enjoyable. With smart interior packaging, an easy-to-use infotainment setup and composed road manners, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a bit of fun without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22100 - 33800 £
Price
34200 - 46300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
1.1 - 14.4 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
55 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
Curb weight
1526 - 1859 kg
Trunk capacity
1800 L
Trunk capacity
412 L
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
4604 - 4645 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1882 mm
Height
1796 - 1812 mm
Height
1673 - 1681 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
Max trunk capacity
1534 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
541 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
150 - 243 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 200 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
111 - 178 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford

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Is the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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