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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,711 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is markedly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers visibly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 91 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

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 offers barely more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is barely lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries noticeably more – 991 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is decisively ahead 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 Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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