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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
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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

i30 Wagon

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Hyundai i30 Wagon costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,673 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers a bit more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 Wagon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

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, Hyundai i30 Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 £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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Hyundai i30 Wagon

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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