Citroen v Peugeot: Berlingo or Rifter - how different are they?

[Tarquin]

I've been looking to kill 2 birds with one stone and dispense with a daily use VW Polo and older model Citroen Dispatch Van, the initial intention to replace with an all electric 7 seater Berlingo. A couple of years old, low mileage etc.,

However, there seems to be more Peugeot Rifter's that meet the required spec and my head is spinning as I try to compare each brand against each other. Is it as simple as 'essentially the same'? The Rifter for example appears to have a bigger range?

[mickthemaverick]

You haven't filled in your location so it is not sensible to give advice on the vehicles when you may not be able to source the ones mentioned.

[Tarquin]

I'm in Essex, one of the vehicles I'm looking at is in Kent, one in Harlow, another in Tyne Tees. Not sure how that helps?

I'll try to make the question a little simpler...............are the Peugeot Rifter and Citroen Berlingo essentially the same or are there major differences between the brands

[mickthemaverick]

The question was because you may have been anywhere in the world and hence not had access to the same options as here in the UK

As you are in the UK you may find this site helpful: https://uk.driveduel.de/compare/citroen ... eot/rifter

[shtu]

One thing to watch for with the electric versions of these is that they are (usually) classified as commercial vehicles.

If that matters to you - eg lower speed limits, higher insurance - check carefully. Don't assume it's classed as a car just because it has glass in the back.

[Tarquin]

One thing to watch for with the electric versions of these is that they are (usually) classified as commercial vehicles.

If that matters to you - eg lower speed limits, higher insurance - check carefully. Don't assume it's classed as a car just because it has glass in the back.

Not sure what you mean by 'lower speed limits' but yes, I'd insure it through my business and expect a higher premium.

The VW Polo I'm using for a run around only has Domestic & Pleasure cover so if I take a business parcel to the Post Office I'm technically uninsured. Whatever I replace it with will be covered.

[Tarquin]

The question was because you may have been anywhere in the world and hence not had access to the same options as here in the UK

As you are in the UK you may find this site helpful: https://uk.driveduel.de/compare/citroen ... eot/rifter

Thankyou, that link was informative but I guess I'm looking for a broad opinion which I can't get from friends, family or dealers, maybe not at all? A customer of mine says Peugeots are a lot better made than Citroens. I've had 3 Citroens now, 2 used vans and a brand new car on a one year hire, without complaint. The question is more relevant as i'm looking at spending £15k plus.........

[PaulC5]

On roads with the national speed limit and a single carriageway, cars have a 60 mph limit but vans have a 50 mph limit. On dual carriageways cars are 70 but vans 60 and on motorways cars 70 and vans 60 mph. It is not often though vans keep to their limits.
https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

[Tarquin]

On roads with the national speed limit and a single carriageway, cars have a 60 mph limit but vans have a 50 mph limit. On dual carriageways cars are 70 but vans 60 and on motorways cars 70 and vans 60 mph. It is not often though vans keep to their limits.
https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

Got it, but the confusion stems from my requirement for a 7 seater 'car' whereupon I'll remove or collapse the rear seats to transport parcels to the post office a few times a week.

From Google If your Citroen Berlingo is a Multispace or a passenger-carrying version (fitted with factory rear seats and side windows from the manufacturer), it is classified as a standard car or a dual-purpose vehicle. In this specific case, you can follow normal car speed limits across all road types (60 mph on single carriageways and 70 mph on dual carriageways).

[Paul-R]

Did you check the source of Google's reply to make sure that it is not hallucinating? It sounds correct but you never know.

[myglaren]

My son had a Ford Ranger that was classed as a van for VED and speed limits.

[shtu]

Some of the electric Berlingos (and presumably Rifters) are classed as commercial vehicles. People have been caught out by this as dealers are reluctant to admit it - after all, how many domestic users want a commercial vehicle?

One general but not definite pointer is - does it have a mesh rear bulkhead? If it does, it's probably classed as a van. But the bulkhead is a bolt-in item, so don't put too much faith in that.

Here's some info on the topic, https://www.berlingoforum.com/thread-29889.html

From what I can tell, the very newest ones are back to being classified as cars, but don't take that as gospel. Thanks to all the total fleet emissions malarkey, several manufacturers suddenly started making certain things commercials, iirc the Suzuki Jimny was another one that went that route.

This is why you should be wary of AI-generated answers. It's designed from the ground up to give helpful, confident, positive-sounding answers. Even when that answer is bollocks.