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Citroen Berlingo vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 309 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Toyota RAV4?

Citroen Berlingo vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Berlingo is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 37,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 206 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

RAV4

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 Toyota RAV4 offers substantially more power – delivering 309 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

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, Citroen Berlingo is slightly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,655 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 514 L. That’s a difference of about 536 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries visibly more – 840 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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.

from £37,700
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 185 - 309 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 133 - 137 km
Citroen Berlingo
Toyota RAV4

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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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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Citroen Berlingo
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
37,700 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
133 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
30 - 121 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
1,655 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
446 - 514 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
515 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
185 - 309 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
136 - 227 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota
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