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Honda Civic vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Honda Civic vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,744 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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 Honda Civic offers markedly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers slightly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Civic

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a solid overall lead 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
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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Reviews Honda Civic

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Galym
6 Feb 2026, 11:09:51

I used to have a petrol Civic and recently had the chance to drive the Civic hybrid. What a difference! Of course you’ve got to buy it! It’s a car that puts a big grin on your face behind the wheel. Sporty, eye-catching design.

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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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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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