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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 (20300 £ 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 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.

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 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.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Citroen Berlingo
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 334 - 343 km

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
20300 - 34700 £
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1505 - 1922 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
3100 - 4900 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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 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 - 2026
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.