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Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Kia Sorento?

Citroen Berlingo vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,974 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 288 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Sorento offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is markedly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 379 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers noticeably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries slightly more – 840 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 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
Citroen Berlingo
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Citroen Berlingo
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
87 - 174 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 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
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