Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or SEAT Arona?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen Berlingo is only slightly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the SEAT Arona costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 369 £.
Both cars consume an average of 5.3 L/100km – no difference here.
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 SEAT Arona offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, SEAT Arona is markedly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 650 L.
When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.
The Citroen Berlingo is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.
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Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
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Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
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Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
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Trunk capacity
400 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
95 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
SEAT
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