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Citroen Berlingo vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Citroen Berlingo vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • considerably more power

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,999 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is noticeably lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,893 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries visibly more – 1,332 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 492 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom 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 £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
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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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The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,700 £
Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,403 - 4,753 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,844 - 1,849 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Ford
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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