Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen Berlingo Transporter has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £, while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3571 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Berlingo Transporter manages with 5.20 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen Berlingo Transporter: with 17.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.
As for range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs evident better – achieving up to 354 km, about 73 km more than the Nissan Townstar.
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 Citroen Berlingo Transporter has a barely noticeable edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo Transporter pulls slightly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers convincingly more room – 1800 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 1025 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs distinct better – up to 4000 L, which is about 950 L more than the Nissan Townstar.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter distinct takes the win – 991 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.
The Citroen Berlingo Transporter proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen Berlingo Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
22100 - 33800 £
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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5 - 7
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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
1509 - 2041 kg
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Trunk capacity
1800 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Height
1796 - 1812 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction 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
122 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
240 - 245 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
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Nissan
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The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.