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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • barely lighter

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient

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

Citan Transporter

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 VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,080 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 170 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

Caddy Compact Van

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 VW Caddy Compact Van offers moderately more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van is marginally faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers somewhat more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 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.

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers very slightly more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 80 L more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries marginally more – 787 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 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
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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