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Citroen Berlingo vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20200 £ vs 24200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Citroen Berlingo

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Berlingo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Berlingo has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20200 £, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Berlingo manages with 5.50 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.10 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 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.

Townstar Compact Van

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 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 Citroen Berlingo performs minimal better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 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.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is hardly perceptible lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 131 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.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen Berlingo proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen Berlingo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.5 - 5.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 334 - 343 km
Citroen Berlingo
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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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 Compact Van

The 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.

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Citroen Berlingo
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Berlingo
Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
20200 - 34700 £
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1530 - 1881 kg
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1844 - 1849 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2100 - 4900 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Berlingo have?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.