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Citroen Berlingo vs Ford Transit Custom Bus - Differences and prices compared

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?

Citroen Berlingo

Ford Transit Custom Bus

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

Berlingo

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 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.

Transit Custom Bus

Engine and Performance:

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.

Berlingo

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.

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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £41,900
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 233 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 8.5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 52 - 324 km
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Transit Custom Bus

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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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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The 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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Citroen Berlingo
Ford Transit Custom Bus
Berlingo
Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20200 - 34700 £
Price
41900 - 55600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
52 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1530 - 1881 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1844 - 1849 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 233 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
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.