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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Citroen Berlingo?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Citroen Berlingo

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 223 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

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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 Caddy Compact Van offers barely more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

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.

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is only slightly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries very slightly more – 840 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van is decisively ahead 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
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The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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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
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the VW Caddy Compact Van have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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