Compare performance (136 HP vs 233 HP), boot space and price (20200 £ vs 41900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Ford Transit Custom Bus?
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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20200 £, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 21694 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.50 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen Berlingo: with 18 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Ford Transit Custom Bus with 22.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.40 kWh.
As for range, the Citroen Berlingo performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 343 km, about 19 km more than the Ford Transit Custom Bus.
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 Ford Transit Custom Bus has a clearly edge – offering 233 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen Berlingo performs to a small extent better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 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: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers clearly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers convincingly more room – 1050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1050 L.
Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Bus shows itself to be shows small but notable strengths 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 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.
detailsThe Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
20200 - 34700 £
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Price
41900 - 55600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
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Electric Range
52 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
9
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1530 - 1881 kg
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Curb weight
-
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4403 - 4753 mm
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Height
1844 - 1849 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
110 - 233 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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 - 171 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Ford
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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.