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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,818 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is somewhat more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers markedly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 101 km more than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 935 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries clearly more – 991 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter shows a few small advantages 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 ID. Buzz Cargo

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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 ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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