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Dacia Jogger vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Jogger or Citroen Berlingo?

Dacia Jogger vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

Dacia Jogger

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Citroen Berlingo

  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Jogger

Citroen Berlingo VS Dacia Jogger — practical family cars compared

Citroen Berlingo VS Dacia Jogger is a matchup between two very different takes on the family/utility vehicle: the Berlingo pushes Nutzwert and comfort, while the Jogger sells seven-seat practicality at a bargain. The Citroen Berlingo feels like a proper high-roof van reimagined for everyday family life, whereas the Dacia Jogger is a value-first MPV that packs an extra row of seats into a compact package. Both aim to solve the “lots of people or lots of stuff” problem, but they do it with contrasting priorities that quickly show up in day-to-day use. Read on to see which trade-offs matter most for your routine before we dive into technical details.

Berlingo

Cabin feel and comfort: soft-riding Berlingo vs. no-nonsense Jogger

The Citroen Berlingo prioritises a cushioned, relaxed ride and seats designed for long days behind the wheel, while the Dacia Jogger keeps things firmer and more utilitarian. The Berlingo’s interior feels deliberately tuned for comfort with softer suspension and more supportive front seats, even if many surfaces remain hard plastic; it gives a calming impression on long trips. The Jogger’s cabin is straightforward and robust — easy to clean and logical, but it doesn’t hide road or wind noise as well as the Berlingo. If you value a quieter, more comfortable cabin for repeated motorway miles the Berlingo will feel closer to a family car; if you prefer simplicity and low running costs the Jogger’s plain, functional interior will be perfectly acceptable.

Jogger

Practicality and seating: Berlingo’s cargo muscle vs Jogger’s seven-seat accessibility

When it comes to moving bulky items the Citroen Berlingo is the more capable machine, offering a boxy load area and rear access that make odd-shaped cargo trivial; its payload and cargo layout favour hobbyists and families with lots of gear. The Dacia Jogger’s headline is its standard seven seats and the ability to remove the third row entirely — a huge selling point for budget-conscious families who occasionally need the extra seats. In daily life the Berlingo’s sliding doors simplify child seat manoeuvres and tight parking unloads, whereas the Jogger’s low boot lip and large hatch make loading groceries and pushchairs easier. The trade-off is clear: choose the Berlingo if cargo volume and heavy-duty versatility matter most, pick the Jogger if you need affordable, flexible seven-seat practicality.

Berlingo

City friendliness and everyday usability: sliding doors vs low load lip

In town the Citroen Berlingo’s high seating position and sliding doors translate into excellent accessibility for passengers and awkward parking spots, making school runs and tight kerbside deliveries less stressful. The Dacia Jogger scores on everyday manoeuvrability with a lower loading height and very good outward visibility, which shortens the time spent wrestling with shopping and fitting child seats. Both cars are easy to live with, but the Berlingo feels more forgiving for frequent stops and family hustle, while the Jogger’s simpler controls and compact practicality will appeal to buyers prioritising fuss-free operation and the lowest purchase cost. If you park in tight spaces or use the car for door-to-door family shuttling, the Berlingo’s sliding doors are a notable convenience; if you load and unload bulky but not oversized items every day, the Jogger’s low sill is the win.

Jogger

Long-distance behaviour and powertrain character: Berlingo’s carrying strength vs Jogger’s peppier pace

On long runs the Citroen Berlingo settles into a relaxed, composed rhythm and generally copes better with heavy loads thanks to stronger low-end pulling power, which is reassuring for towing or fully laden family trips. The Dacia Jogger often feels quicker off the line and more eager in normal driving, especially in its higher-output versions, but it reveals its limits when pushed hard or heavily laden — that’s when the Berlingo’s torque advantage becomes obvious. Noise insulation favours the Berlingo for long-haul comfort, while the Jogger can feel louder and more worked on motorways; however, the Jogger’s hybrid option makes it notably more economical and pleasant in mixed urban use. Put simply: the Berlingo is the better companion when payload and sustained cruising matter, the Jogger is livelier and cheaper to run around town.

Berlingo

Who should buy which: matching the car to your family’s real needs

If your priority is maximum usable space, easy loading of odd-shaped gear and a soft, fatigue-minimising ride the Citroen Berlingo will suit you better — it’s aimed at families and weekend adventurers who frequently carry large loads or many people. If your budget is the main constraint and you need a genuine seven-seat layout with straightforward, low-cost operation the Dacia Jogger is the smarter economic choice and gives more seats for less money. For mixed use — city commuting with occasional long trips — consider whether you value the Jogger’s lower running costs and seven-seat flexibility or the Berlingo’s superior cargo handling and long-trip comfort. Below this editorial comparison you’ll find a technical section that lays out how those real-world differences translate into drivetrain, weight and cargo figures so you can match specs to the living-room test.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Jogger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Jogger is noticeably cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Citroen Berlingo costs 20,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,911 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Jogger uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Berlingo

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 Dacia Jogger offers a bit more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Jogger is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Jogger

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Jogger is a bit lighter – 1,268 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 607 L. That’s a difference of about 443 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries markedly more – 840 kg compared to 559 kg. That’s a difference of about 281 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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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
Dacia Jogger
Citroen Berlingo

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Dimensions and Body

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Dacia Jogger

The Dacia Jogger is a no-nonsense family mover that stretches the idea of value with cavernous practicality and flexible space, perfect for buyers who need a sensible, everyday Swiss Army knife on wheels. It doesn’t try to be glamorous — instead it wins hearts with cheerful thrift, durable materials and honest engineering, giving you useful transport without the pretence.

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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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Dacia Jogger
Citroen Berlingo

Costs and Consumption

Price
15,400 - 23,500 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
103 - 138 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,268 - 1,463 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
160 - 607 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,784 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
384 - 559 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 158 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 116 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Citroen
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