Ford Transit Connect or Citroen Berlingo which is better? Van comparison review

[@dgbservices6049]

Long live the mighty Berlingo! Still Daily my 2005 series 1 with 206,000 on the clock! Top little van and so easy to own.

[@johnbrewer9683]

I have a Ford transit connect Long wheel Base from new 1.5liter 120BHP. Had it 5years top work's van

[@benmarques4264]

Nice review, helping me make a decision. On a side note, why salesmen cannot stand still and talk is beyond me. More twists than an alpine road...

[@Jamroll_the_2nd]

That grey on the Connect looks mint 👌🏻

[@shouldibuythatvan]

Great point we certainly agree

[@sixtyseven3337]

I loathed the Berlingo/Partner for as long as I could remember. However, that all changed when I came across a cheap 2013 model from a friend of mine. I bought and never looked back. They're actually quite an interesting van. Converted the front passenger seat from single to twin. Job is a goodun! Transit Connects are pricey, but probably worth the money. My local mechanic says French are weak compared to Ford.

[@gurpalsahota9726]

Looks can be deceiving!

[@sixtyseven3337]

@@gurpalsahota9726 Absolutely 💯 % Like they say, don't judge a book by its cover.

[@Alloonney]

Yup i like the Berlingo MK1 and MK2 but the transit connect is better then the MK3....

[@nikolaymitev66]

Your local mechanic knows his job well . French vehicles are just a piece of shite . I've bought brand new berling 2020 since 3 years constantly adblue system failing every year is in the dealership at least once . Once the lease agreement is finished I will get rid of it and never touch anything french made with 10 feet pole again

[@metrino7310]

​@@nikolaymitev66 Adblue is unstable substance best is full up every month keep the tank full. Ford have a same problem. The most interesting about French cars is fact the weakness parts comes from Germany.

[@dermotleeson1348]

Great vlog bud, informative no frills or Bullshit call it as it is,

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Looking for a van so scouring the Internet to see what would suit me , enjoyed your video watched a few now thanks for sharing your knowledge .

[@smusyk2859]

I drive a peugeot partner which essentially is the same as the citroen berlingo & nice comfortable van packed with features but it's left me twice on the highway, goes into limp mode when it feels like, spends weeks on end at the mechanic, the radio had to be sent to France for repairs as parking sensors & other features are controlled through the can bus I presume, dpf issues, something with the ad blue but it's not ad blue that's filled from under the van, it's a 2013 lwb still running fingers crossed

[@muhammadhassankhan3249]

Peugoet partner is a best van.. I drive everyday for my business. In one month i go 2 time go and come back. Its almost 660km Lydenburg to Johannesburg in south africa.. best best thing you can feel when you drive….

[@2012lmfao]

I've got satnav on my touch screen partner. Same year as that Citroen and same screen. No dashboard nav

[@robevans9300]

I had the misfortune to drive almost exactly that Berlingo model for a year, and I don’t think I’ve ever hated a vehicle more. Uncomfortable, bouncy, absolutely no feel for what the front wheels are doing from the wheel. It was cheap and had CarPlay, but I utterly loathed the thing. Moved to a ‘19 Connect, and that is a superb van. Empty, it drives like a Ford Focus, massive fun. With all my crap loaded, it drives like a Focus with a rugby team on board. Really really nice to drive. Pricey compared to the Shitroen, mind.

[@shouldibuythatvan]

Rob Evans thanks for the feedback Rob👍

[@rn5666]

Test drive a new Citroen and see what you think, ford and VW are rip offs in terms of what you get compared to a Citroen.

[@sammarshall2734]

New berlingo drives lovely

[@bemused3865]

The new shitroens are only getting worse. Now they have "lane assist", which actively snatches and grabs at the steering wheel whenever you go anywhere near a white line, and of course, the infamous french electrics making everything go wrong within the first 100k miles. I refused point blank to drive them anymore and insisted that the boss sort me out a sprinter to drive. If you really must have a small van, buy an old non-turbo, ex post office 55bhp escort van and scrap it when it inevitably falls apart from the rust. Cheaper to run, more comfortable to sit in, better to drive.

[@Ex-Pear-Rocker]

@@rn5666 lol I doubt it..

[@fboest]

As owning a car repair shop I never suggest any French car (Berlingo) especially over Transit Connect.

[@trumpeter699]

I'm considering either the Berlingo or the Connect, but needs to be automatic. I've heard some are not happy with the Berlingo in this respect. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.

[@shouldibuythatvan]

The automatic gear box in the transit connect is fantastic but the new partners are a good option too what sort of price bracket are you looking at ?

[@trumpeter699]

@@shouldibuythatvan We currently have a 2014 Honda Jazz automatic & a 2012 Nissan NV200 people carrier with manual gears, but no longer need to run 2 motors. A compromise would be something similar to the NV200 but with automatic gears as due to a foot problem, my wife can't operate manual gears. Price rather depends on what we can get for our existing motors.

[@shouldibuythatvan]

@@trumpeter699 I think based on comfort and overall value the Connect would be a great option . Get a trade valuation on the two cars and work backwards but with the two should hopefully be able to find a van within the budget. But both of these vans would be a good alternative to the above

[@trumpeter699]

@@shouldibuythatvan Many thanks for your help. I will take your advice !

[@nikolaymitev66]

İf you have time any money to be in the Citroen dealership at least couple of times a year buy shitroen. Or pay a it more get ford drive like a lord .

[@andyfield6854]

Just bought my second Partner,love them

[@trackingcalin1988]

I love my 2010 Partner L2. The new Partner is nice, but I don't like because they increased the distance between the wheels making it harder to handle. So I guess no one will make another care like Peugeot Partner L2 2010, which is a compact with almost 4 cubic meters of loading space.

[@davidprentice5442]

No mention of wet timing belt?

[@corusameoccasum1274]

I've heard Citreon's have reliability issues. Would the Ford van be considered one of the most reliable of small vans?

[@shouldibuythatvan]

Yes definitely ford are still the market leaders so parts are easier to come by and the build quality is very good so would say that a good statement

[@dpayne8611]

What reliability issues? The Transit vans uses PSA engines (Peugeot/Citroen) so same engine in them

[@whitedogleeds]

@@dpayne8611 My last 2 vehicles Partner Combi and Berlingo van. Both OK to drive around town but my God, electrical issues. On Berlingo, replaced both window regulators - driver one in 2020 and both sides have packed in again. Door locks have seized so I have to have spare key with me as been caught out when remote packed in with no warning. I've had all lights go out at same time - loads of weird things, like radio coming on before I get in, motor blower packed in. odd juddering once that no one could explain and now looking to get rid as dpf is getting blocked. Thinking a petrol van as don't do long distance driving and garage have said don't buy another French van so might look at Ford.

[@citic101]

GOOD VIDEO , I am a pro gardener what type of van should i buy or should i get a flat bed truck , i take away garden rubbish but not a huge amount just some times

[@13LAIR-R]

Flatbed mate, I worked with a sprinter and 2 fullbag of grass was sitting over 2 days and it took about an hour to remove it all lol

[@chrisgeorge9205]

Are the 3 seats usable? for a medium size person?

[@shouldibuythatvan]

Chris George not very big seats probably play for a small person thanks

[@PaulNada07]

Got a berlingo . Ran since 2016 no hassle . The 3 seats are great for kids or slim people , not suitable for 3 burly builders on a long trip . They’re ok for a a one off with 3 guys over a short distance . The middle seat is great for storage or when flat is a good arm rest for the two remaining seats .

[@KGBgringo]

"Inside a nice cougar, as in the car"😂

[@HitchinValeting]

I like the look of the connect but the driving position is awful.

[@Alloonney]

Why? Seat would be just enough adjustable both up and down. Steering wheel is good adjustable. Steering and shifting is really good.

[@ciaranm8772]

The Berlingo is quite a bit older than the Connect. They came out in 2008 so naturally they will feel older and not be as advanced. However I would still buy one over the Ford as their mechanicals will be stronger.

[@shouldibuythatvan]

Great feedback thanks !

[@Alloonney]

But the Ford have a PSA engine.

[@ashleyspears1587]

Nice reviews

[@DougieMontana]

The mark 3 berlingo is the one

[@barrcal8380]

Will android auto work in the Berlingo?

[@GadgetMart]

Ford drives much better. Berlingo is the better made, longer lasting van. Berlingo for me

[@Frozen-Explosion]

Still got the gun s lad?

[@davevincent5453]

The ford is considerably dearer for doing the same job

[@leewalerzak]

The berlingos ok its a decent van but you can see where they've saved the money that cheap nasty plastic trim is everywhere seats and steering wheel feel very cheap but it is reliable and easy on the wallet so it's one of them 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@michalwolczyk7030]

Nice

[@Hobbiemtbrider]

The 2 share same engines and fiat doblo too HDI MULTIJET CDTI all same

[@whitevanman8703]

That Ford is an automatic. is it one of those rubbish double clutch jobs or a proper torque converter automatic? I see you can get a proper auto on the 2023 Berlingo/Partner. You don't mention the Ford's reliability, is it as reliable as the Peugot/Citroen? I recently hired a Transit for a long run in Europe, it's a really good vehicle but the man running the hire company said he would not keep them past 100,000 miles as they were too h-tech to maintain properly.

[@Billyldn88]

Hi mate what would you say is a reliable small van ? I had a connect or caddy in mind

[@paulthepill]

And you know which van gets stolen more often 😉

[@peteramberley9952]

What happened to your hair dude?

[@danturla2801]

😁😁😁

[@claudebecker7582]

c’est quoi ce sous titrage a la con ?

[@welds2077]

After owning a Peugeot partner 2017, I can’t actually believe you have done a video against a ford connect. The Peugeot is an awful drive, hurts my back, can feel every bump on the road. Avoid these vans

[@bobbysilver272]

No, you haven't sold thousands of those vans.

[@neftalirosado6167]

Electric shock in your hair ? 😮 My God

[@jackwronski8662]

Dobrze.

[@shouldibuythatvan]

Thanks

[@pauldalton9619]

Donald Trump wig.

[@michaelyoung6751]

Berlingo has to have the worst paint I've ever seen on any vehicle,. The paint falls off the back doors and rusts even on well looked after vans. Better to buy a better van unless you're okay with spending money on a respray.