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Mercedes Citan vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Genesis GV70?

Mercedes Citan vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Genesis GV70

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,742 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is barely more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 199 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

GV70

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 Genesis GV70 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 359 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 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, Mercedes Citan is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 779 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers only slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries clearly more – 644 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 is clearly superior 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.

from £59,200
GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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