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Genesis G70 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Genesis G70 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G70

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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,813 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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 Genesis G70 offers clearly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis G70 is noticeably faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers markedly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

G70

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 sits just ahead 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 £38,600
G70

Genesis G70

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Genesis G70
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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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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Genesis G70
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 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
170 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,685 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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