Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20200 £ vs 27800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or VW Caddy?
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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20200 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7582 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.50 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo performs significantly better – achieving up to 343 km, about 222 km more than the VW Caddy.
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 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 11.20 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy performs slight better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Caddy pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
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: VW Caddy offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is minimal lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo somewhat takes the win – 840 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.
Overall, the VW Caddy shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20200 - 34700 £
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Price
27800 - 45900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1530 - 1881 kg
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Curb weight
1575 - 1998 kg
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4403 - 4753 mm
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Length
4500 - 4853 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1844 - 1849 mm
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Height
1819 - 1860 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
2556 - 3700 L
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
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Payload
501 - 710 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
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Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
220 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.