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Citroen Berlingo vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Hongqi HS5?

Citroen Berlingo vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Berlingo

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.

Citroen Berlingo is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hongqi HS5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi HS5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi HS5 delivers somewhat more torque with 340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is visibly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,050 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries considerably more – 840 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 334 - 343 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hongqi
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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