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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Kia Sorento?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Kia Sorento

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Berlingo Transporter

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,131 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 299 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers significantly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers significantly more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 1,095 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries visibly more – 991 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is far ahead overall 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
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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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The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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