Head-to-Head - Renault Kangoo Vs Citroen Berlingo
Both firm favourites in the small van category, the Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo have lots to offer. In this article, we put them both head-to-head and see which comes out on top.
When looking for a small van, it can be difficult to know which model is best for you. They’re all the same right? Wrong!
Features across models will always vary and depending on your work needs, some vans may be more suitable than others.
At Vansdirect, we’ve placed two of the most popular small vans head-to-head, comparing everything from design and functionality to performance.
Read on for all you need to know.
Lets Compare the Renault Kangoo van and Citroen Berlingo van:
The interior of the Kangoo van Vs Berlingo van:
As drivers spend a lot of time in their van as a mobile office, what’s on the inside counts, and it’s important to choose one that offers guaranteed comfort and practicality. The Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo tick this box with ease.
Starting with the Renault Kangoo, this van comes in various body styles all made with comfort, design, practicality, and quality in mind.
Choose from the Start or Advance trim level, with standard features including an adjustable passenger seat and closed glovebox. Plus, the rubber floor cover in the load area makes everyday work easier.
Optional features depending on the version chosen include the Cargo Pack, offering an inside rack, LED lighting and wooden flooring in the load area. The Renault Kangoo is renowned for its car-like ambience and comfortable cabin, as well as its practical load area.
Meanwhile, the Citroen Berlingo takes things up a notch with a cosy yet bright interior. This is achieved through an advanced windscreen, 360-degree glass surface, and panoramic roof.
The interior uses soft materials inspired by furniture design for enhanced comfort. You can also experience a quieter ride with reduced road noise due to tighter soundproofing.
Designed for professionals, the Citroen Berlingo van comes in two body lengths: M measuring 4.4m, and XL measuring 4.75m. Available with ‘Worker’ and ‘Driver’ trim levels, it’s as flexible as you need it to be to get the job done.
The Citroen Berlingo is also clever with storage offering a choice of configurations with folding seats. The load area provides up to 775 litres in M versions and 1,050 litres of storage in XL versions, giving you plenty of space to load all your essentials for the day.
The exterior of the Kangoo van Vs Berlingo van:
On the outside, both the Renault Kangoo van and Citroen Berlingo van do not disappoint when it comes to style.
The Renault Kangoo features a redesigned front profile, with a silver chrome line highlighting the grille and bumper for a more distinctive look. The rear opens up to reveal up to 4.9mᶾ loading volume with a practical, spacious load area waiting to transport goods.
You will also receive LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights and wipers and non-body coloured door handles for a stylish contrasting look as standard.
The Citroen Berlingo van on the other hand offers a more customisable exterior, from optional roof bars and couplings for towing trailers, to practical roof boxes. This small van is ideal for adventures outside of work.
The Berlingo also features the brand’s distinctive Citroen style and a colourful signature around the fog lights, for a touch of added detail. Its robust shape and slender lines reflect both strength and elegance.
Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed to receive a practical, sophisticated style, allowing you to create the perfect office on wheels.
The functionality of the Kangoo van Vs Berlingo van:
As with any van for your business, it’s important to have a basic level of functionality to get the job done with ease.
This is something that both the Renault Kangoo van and Citroen Berlingo van offer in abundance. The range of top-technology features and driver assistance systems in both vans are designed to make life easier.
With the Renault Kangoo, there’s a 12V power socket, increased payload, and a whole host of driver assistance features. These including seat belt reminder, E-Call, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Hill Start Assist and deadlocking available as standard.
Optional features available with the Renault Kangoo include Blind Spot Intervention, rear privacy glass, tyre pressure monitoring system and more for added peace of mind.
With the Citroen Berlingo van, you can expect an impressive level of technology with colour head-up display to keep essential road information at eye level. The intelligent beam headlights and safety features such as Active Safety Brake, Collision Risk Alert, and Hill Start Assist also help to keep you in control.
Parking the Citroen Berlingo will be as easy as pie with a 180-degree colour reversing camera, Park Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring, giving you eyes all-around for both your and other road users’ safety.
The Performance of the Kangoo Van Vs Berlingo Van:
Performance is another important factor which determines how useful a van is to your business. You want a van that offers plenty of space for both you, your passengers, and your load, without compromising on the performance.
The Renault Kangoo van comes with an array of engine options including ENERGY dCi80, dCi 95 and dCi 115 turbocharged diesel engines, all Euro 6 compliant.
These deliver outstanding fuel economy, particularly the dCi95, delivering up to 64.2mpg on a combined cycle (WLTP), with CO2 emissions as low as 117g/km. This gives you more miles for your money, while having less impact on the environment.
The Kangoo keeps things simple with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard for all versions.
The Kangoo Z.E 33 electric model meanwhile offers zero-emissions driving with a single-gear automatic engine, delivering up to 143 miles (WLTP) of range.
The Citroen Berlingo van offers a wider choice of engines, including a 1.2-litre PureTech 110 petrol engine and a 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 diesel engine. Two 1.6-litre BlueHDi previous-generation diesel engines are also available.
Citroen has also kept the Berlingo up to date with the demands of modern motoring with their fully electric e-Berlingo model, offering a smooth, quiet driving experience with minimal vibrations.
This offers an electric range between 152 and 182 miles (WLTP), with zero tailpipe emissions. With simple, convenient charging and dedicated electric services, the e-Berlingo will be back on the road sooner than you think.
The final Verdict of the Kangoo van Vs Berlingo van:
Overall, the Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo are both strong options if you are looking for a small van, what it really comes down to is which option best suits your work needs.
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