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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Vauxhall Frontera?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Citan Transporter

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.

Vauxhall Frontera is marginally cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,007 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Frontera is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 110 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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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 Vauxhall Frontera offers very slightly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Frontera is markedly 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 moderately more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries noticeably more – 787 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 217 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera shows a few small advantages 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.

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Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 km
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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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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