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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or VW Arteon?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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VW Arteon

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  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,535 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers substantially more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers substantially more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 1,210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries considerably more – 991 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 422 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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
Citroen Berlingo Transporter
VW Arteon

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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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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
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