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Citroen Holidays vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or VW Transporter Transporter?

Citroen Holidays vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

  • only slightly more efficient
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Holidays

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Holidays uses 7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers barely more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 762 kg. That’s a difference of about 497 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
Citroen Holidays
VW Transporter Transporter

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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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VW Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Citroen Holidays
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
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