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Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Kia Picanto?

Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Citroen Berlingo costs 20,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,254 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Picanto

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 Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is visibly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 795 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 508 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is far ahead overall 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
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 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
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
253 - 332 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, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

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