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Citroen Berlingo vs Dacia Sandero – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Dacia Sandero?

Citroen Berlingo

Dacia Sandero

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Dacia Sandero has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Citroen Berlingo costs 20200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9472 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Sandero manages with 5.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen Berlingo has a to a small extent edge – offering 136 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Sandero is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.20 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Berlingo performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo pulls noticeable stronger with 300 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is decisively lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers decisively more room – 1050 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 722 L.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo convincingly takes the win – 840 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 404 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen Berlingo shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

Citroen Berlingo
Dacia Sandero

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Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 5.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 334 - 343 km

Citroen Berlingo

The Citroën Berlingo is a charming, practical MPV that blends everyday versatility with a comfy ride and clever storage tricks that make life easier for families and small businesses. It won’t star in a sports-car ad, but its sensible layout, enormous load flexibility and friendly demeanor mean it often wins on plain common sense — perfect for school runs, weekend escapes and the odd IKEA mission.

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Dacia Sandero

The Dacia Sandero is the everyman's hatchback — unpretentious, practical and brilliantly affordable, with sensible space and straightforward charm where it matters most. It won't wow in the premium lane, but for buyers who want honest, dependable transport without showroom theatrics, the Sandero is a clever, no‑nonsense pick that keeps running costs low and grin levels high.

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Citroen Berlingo
Dacia Sandero
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Costs and Consumption

Price
20200 - 34700 £
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
105 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1881 kg
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
Trunk capacity
328 L
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1844 - 1849 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
404 - 436 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Dacia
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Berlingo have?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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