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Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Renault Mégane?

Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

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  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,795 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the Citroen Berlingo. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 109 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Mégane

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 Renault Mégane offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is somewhat lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 243 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 661 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries substantially more – 840 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 394 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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The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
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
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
452 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
446 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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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