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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,100 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • a bit more power

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

Berlingo Transporter

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 22,100 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,362 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is barely faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 623 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 5,700 L, about 1,700 L more than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries barely more – 1,002 kg compared to 991 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £22,100
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 Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,100 - 33,800 £
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
181 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,796 - 1,812 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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