Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (22100 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or VW Caddy Compact Van?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen Berlingo Transporter has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3687 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy Compact Van manages with 0.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs decisively better – achieving up to 354 km, about 234 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Caddy Compact Van has a barely noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Caddy Compact Van pulls minimal stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
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: Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is minimal lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1442 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs slight better – up to 4000 L, which is about 300 L more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter noticeable takes the win – 991 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 232 kg.
Overall, the VW Caddy Compact Van shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.
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Price
22100 - 33800 £
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Price
25800 - 42300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
2
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
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Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
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Trunk capacity
1800 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Length
4500 - 4853 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1796 - 1812 mm
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Height
1819 - 1823 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
628 - 759 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
220 - 320 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
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.