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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Citroen Berlingo?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,233 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 112 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Berlingo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is significantly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 788 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries somewhat more – 840 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo leads convincingly 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 £20,300
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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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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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
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 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
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Citroen
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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