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Citroen Berlingo vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or VW Grand California?

Citroen Berlingo vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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VW Grand California

  • somewhat more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,905 £.

Grand California

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Grand California offers somewhat more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is clearly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,576 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,050 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries substantially more – 840 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 392 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is far ahead overall 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 £20,300
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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
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Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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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