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Citroen Berlingo vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or VW Caddy?

Citroen Berlingo vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

VW Caddy

  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,497 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 222 km more than the VW Caddy.

Caddy

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 VW Caddy offers barely 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 Citroen Berlingo is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is markedly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is very slightly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries moderately more – 840 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is decisively 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.

from £27,800
Caddy

VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,700 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,403 - 4,753 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,844 - 1,849 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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