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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (16,800 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,962 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.1 L/100km – no difference here.

Citan Transporter

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 Transporter 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 Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is marginally 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 Transporter delivers noticeably 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 Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is only slightly lighter – 1,285 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers markedly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,120 L more than the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 km
Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van

The Fiat Qubo van is a compact urban workhorse that hides an impressively practical load area behind deceptively small proportions, making tight city streets and parking a breeze. It’s not flashy, but its sensible layout, easy-to-live-with character and wallet-friendly running make it a solid pick for anyone needing dependable everyday practicality without fuss.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,800 - 17,100 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
133 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
3
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,957 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,716 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,721 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
162 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
190 - 200 Nm
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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