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Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20300 £ vs 38200 £ ) 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

  • convincingly cheaper
  • distinct more efficient
  • evident lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • to a small extent more power
  • barely noticeable quicker from 0–100 km/h

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 convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20300 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Berlingo manages with 5.30 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

Trafic Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Trafic Bus has a to a small extent edge – offering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 10.60 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.20 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs noticeable better – reaching 174 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Trafic Bus pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers evident more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is evident lighter – 1505 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus slightly takes the win – 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Renault Trafic Bus

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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 Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Citroen Berlingo
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20300 - 34700 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 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
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1505 - 1922 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1844 - 1849 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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.