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Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Niro comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 138 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Kia Niro?

Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Niro: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
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Kia Niro

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,872 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Niro

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 Niro offers very slightly more power – delivering 138 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Niro is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 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, Kia Niro is very slightly lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries significantly more – 840 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 374 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is decisively ahead 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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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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Kia Niro

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 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
102 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
138 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
102 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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