Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Ford Transit Connect – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £, while the Ford Transit Connect costs 26700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs decisively better – achieving up to 354 km, about 236 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Connect has a minimal edge – offering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Connect performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect pulls slightly stronger with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is to a small extent lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1477 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs hardly perceptible better – up to 4000 L, which is about 300 L more than the Ford Transit Connect.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter evident takes the win – 991 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Transit Connect proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Transit Connect is the better all-rounder in this comparison.