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Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Kia Ceed?

Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,146 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Ceed

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 Kia Ceed offers only slightly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 47 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, Kia Ceed is a bit lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries significantly more – 840 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo holds a decisive overall lead 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 Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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