Compare performance (136 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (22100 £ vs 18000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or MG ZS?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
MG ZS has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £ , while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter costs 22100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MG ZS manages with 5 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
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 MG ZS has a noticeable edge – offering 197 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs minimal better – reaching 183 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo Transporter pulls significantly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 152 Nm difference.
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, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is slight lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers clearly more room – 1800 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 1357 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2543 L more than the MG ZS.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter convincingly takes the win – 991 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 521 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
22100 - 33800 £
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Price
18000 - 24000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
113 - 145 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
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Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
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Trunk capacity
1800 L
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Trunk capacity
443 L
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Length
4430 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1818 mm
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Height
1796 - 1812 mm
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Height
1635 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
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Max trunk capacity
1457 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
375 - 470 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
116 - 197 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
148 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
85 - 145 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
MG
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The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.