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Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Citroen Berlingo vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • slightly more power
  • only 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen Berlingo is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,835 £.

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

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers barely more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 25 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

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 Trafic Transporter 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 Transporter is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers clearly 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: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is noticeably lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 382 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo comes out clearly 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.

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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
Citroen Berlingo
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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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 Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Citroen Berlingo
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 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
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
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