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Fiat Scudo vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Fiat Scudo vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Fiat Scudo costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,165 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Fiat Scudo with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 23.6 kWh/100km for the Fiat Scudo. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Scudo offers a bit more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 62 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Citan 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 Fiat Scudo offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Scudo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Scudo delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Fiat Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries considerably more – 1,805 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,018 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo stands well ahead of its rival 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 £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
Fiat Scudo
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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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 Scudo
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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