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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • moderately more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is slightly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,816 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai i30 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 offers moderately 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 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2.8 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.

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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, Hyundai i30 is very slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a decisive 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 Manual, 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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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
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
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, 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
8.9 - 11.7 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
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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