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Citroen Berlingo vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Nissan Townstar?

Citroen Berlingo vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,583 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 78 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Townstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen Berlingo offers moderately more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 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 clearly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,050 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries visibly more – 840 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 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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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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