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Citroen Berlingo vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Suzuki Vitara?

Citroen Berlingo vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,240 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.3 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the Citroen Berlingo. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers moderately more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 83 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Vitara

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 Suzuki Vitara offers markedly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers marginally more torque with 307 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 7 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is a bit lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 675 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 415 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo holds a slight edge 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
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Citroen Berlingo
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Suzuki
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