Citroen Berlingo vs Hyundai i10 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i10 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14600 £, while the Citroen Berlingo costs 20200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5615 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 manages with 4.90 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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 Citroen Berlingo has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 136 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 11.20 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Berlingo performs slight better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Hyundai i10 tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo pulls decisively stronger with 300 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 128 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai i10 is convincingly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more room – 1050 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 798 L.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo clearly takes the win – 840 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 417 kg.

Our conclusion: The Citroen Berlingo proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Citroen Berlingo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.