Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20300 £ vs 24200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen Berlingo has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3953 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Berlingo manages with 5.30 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen Berlingo: with 18 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 343 km, about 54 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.
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 Citroen Berlingo has a slight edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs distinct better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is hardly perceptible lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo barely noticeable takes the win – 840 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20300 - 34700 £
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Price
24200 - 39900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
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Electric Range
263 - 289 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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co2
0 - 159 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1505 - 1922 kg
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Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4403 - 4753 mm
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Length
4488 - 4910 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1844 - 1849 mm
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Height
1822 - 1854 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
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Payload
537 - 775 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
132 km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2026
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Nissan
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The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.