Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,100 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Renault Trafic Bus?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen Berlingo Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,100 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,105 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
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 Renault Trafic Bus offers moderately 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 only slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.
Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 4,000 L.
When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries only slightly more – 991 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.
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.
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 Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
22,100 - 33,800 £
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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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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
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
1,800 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
1,796 - 1,812 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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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, Automatic 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
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 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
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Renault
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