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Citroen Berlingo vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Skoda Karoq?

Citroen Berlingo vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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Skoda Karoq

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  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Berlingo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Berlingo is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Karoq

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 Skoda Karoq offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is only slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 529 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 291 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
Citroen Berlingo
Skoda Karoq

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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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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Citroen Berlingo
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
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