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Mercedes Citan vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes Citan vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • a bit cheaper
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • visibly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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 a bit cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 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 visibly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers very slightly more boot space – 600 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries slightly more – 644 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is decisively ahead 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

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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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
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, 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
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 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
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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