Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) or Renault Kangoo I?

1996–2008 vs 1997–2008 · Minivan/Van vs Minivan

In short

Length: Berlingo I (M49/M59) 4,137 mm, Kangoo I 4,035 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Berlingo I (M49/M59) 3,000 l, Kangoo I 650 l.
Lowest consumption: Berlingo I (M49/M59) 5.5 l/100 km, Kangoo I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Berlingo I (M49/M59) 28–81 kW, Kangoo I 40–70 kW.
Standard equipment: Berlingo I (M49/M59) 15 items (X), Kangoo I 14 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59)1996–2008 · 9 engines · X, SX, Multispace, XTRSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Kangoo I1997–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, RNSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59)1996–2008no listings	Renault Kangoo I1997–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,108 mm–4,137 mm	Length4,035 mm
Width	Width1,719 mm–1,724 mm	Width1,663 mm–1,673 mm
Height	Height1,802 mm–1,810 mm	Height1,810 mm–1,848 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm–2,693 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm–2,605 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–190 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume624 l–3,000 l	Trunk volume650 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,020 kg–1,350 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank50 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2008	Production years1997–2008
Body type	Body typeMinivan, Van	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines14
Power	Power28–81 kW (38–110 hp)	Power40–70 kW (54–95 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.1–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.6 HDi 75	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 65
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.6 s · 1.6i 16V 110	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed175 km/h	Top speed168 km/h
Trim levelsX · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · X	Items in the base trim14 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Multispace	Items in the top trim27 · Trekka
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door✓	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) or Renault Kangoo I?

Length: Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) 4,137 mm, Renault Kangoo I 4,035 mm (a 102 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,693 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 3,000 vs 650 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) or Renault Kangoo I?

The most frugal Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.6 HDi 75); the most frugal Renault Kangoo I 5.2 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 65).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) or Renault Kangoo I?

The strongest Citroën Berlingo I (M49/M59) makes 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6i 16V 110); the strongest Renault Kangoo I 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 16V).

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