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Citroen Berlingo vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Hyundai i30?

Citroen Berlingo vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,226 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

i30

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 Hyundai i30 offers very slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 655 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries considerably more – 840 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 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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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 Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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