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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (22100 £ vs 24200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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

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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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2081 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Berlingo Transporter manages with 5.20 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.40 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 hardly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs slightly better – achieving up to 354 km, about 65 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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 has a hardly perceptible 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 a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is slight lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1399 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs somewhat better – up to 4900 L, which is about 900 L more than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter.

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

Who wins the race?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen Berlingo Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.40 kWh
  • 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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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
22100 - 33800 £
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Trunk capacity
1800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1796 - 1812 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
Max trunk capacity
2100 - 4900 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan

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Is the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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