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Citroen Berlingo vs VW Passat – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Two cars, one duel: Citroen Berlingo meets VW Passat.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!
Berlingo
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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20200 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15557 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.50 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Citroen Berlingo performs convincingly better – achieving up to 343 km, about 208 km more than the VW Passat.
Passat
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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 has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.20 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Passat pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Berlingo
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is barely noticeable lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers evident more room – 1050 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo distinct takes the win – 840 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Passat proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £35,700
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VW Passat
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
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
20200 - 34700 £
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Price
35700 - 58500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 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
124 - 135 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
28 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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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
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Seats
5
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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
1573 - 1858 kg
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4403 - 4753 mm
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Length
4917 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1849 mm
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Height
1844 - 1849 mm
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Height
1521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
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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
Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-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 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
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Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the Citroen Berlingo have?
The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.