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Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Renault Trafic Bus?

Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • slightly more power
  • very slightly 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 Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,305 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is noticeably lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries a bit more – 982 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 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.

from £20,300
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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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