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Citroen Berlingo vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (136 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or VW Passat?
Citroen Berlingo vs VW Passat: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,200 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 208 km more than the VW Passat.
Passat
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 VW Passat offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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, Citroen Berlingo is very slightly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.
When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries visibly more – 840 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat 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 £36,500
VW Passat
Citroen Berlingo
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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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VW Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Citroen Berlingo
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
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co2
28 - 153 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
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
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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