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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is a bit cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is far 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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