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Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (20300 £ vs 17100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Renault Express?

Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Express: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • noticeable more power
  • hardly perceptible quicker from 0–100 km/h

Renault Express

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit lighter

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

Berlingo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Express has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the Citroen Berlingo costs 20300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3137 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Express

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 has a noticeable edge – offering 136 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 11.20 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Express performs distinct better – reaching 167 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo pulls to a small extent stronger with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers decisively more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Express is a bit lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo slightly takes the win – 840 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is clearly superior overall 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
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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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Renault Express

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The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Citroen Berlingo
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
20300 - 34700 £
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1505 - 1922 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Length
4393 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1844 - 1849 mm
Height
1811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
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.