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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van or Mercedes Citan?

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • markedly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Fiorino Qubo Van

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is noticeably cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Citan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan offers markedly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is very slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers visibly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 70 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: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is markedly lighter – 1,285 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers noticeably more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 1,160 L more than the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries slightly more – 644 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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 £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 - 280 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,800 - 17,100 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
133 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
3,957 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,716 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,721 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 95 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
162 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 70 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,248 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2016
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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