Citroen Berlingo — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The ultimate practical family MPV. Cavernous boot, sliding rear doors, and highly economical diesel engines.
TL;DR
44 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Citroen Berlingo achieves an estimated 44 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £71.05 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
44
Real-world MPG
Diesel
51.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £734 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1086 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1468 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2202 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2936 |
| Full tank (50L) | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 14.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Berlingo
The Berlingo is tall and boxy; keeping highway speeds at 65 mph rather than 75 mph improves fuel economy significantly.
Avoid using roof racks when not in use; the front profile generates considerable wind drag.
Use the stop-start system to save fuel at traffic lights and railway crossings.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Citroen Berlingo achieving ~44 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.56
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Citroen Berlingo?
The Citroen Berlingo achieves approximately 44 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 51.4 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Citroen Berlingo?
The Citroen Berlingo has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Citroen Berlingo?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Citroen Berlingo costs approximately £1086 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Citroen Berlingo?
In a Citroen Berlingo doing ~44 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.56 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Citroen Berlingo cost per mile in fuel?
The Citroen Berlingo costs approximately 14.7p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Citroen Berlingo?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Citroen Berlingo is 51.4 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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