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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Citroen Berlingo?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • very slightly lighter
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Citroen Berlingo

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Berlingo is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,126 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is a bit more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 80 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Berlingo

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 Citroen Berlingo offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is very slightly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries only slightly more – 840 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 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
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Citroen Berlingo

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Citroen
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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