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Mercedes Citan vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (131 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (22400 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or VW Touran?

Mercedes Citan

VW Touran

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

Touran

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13552 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.20 L per 100 km – no difference here.

Touran

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 Touran has a to a small extent edge – offering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

Touran

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Touran is hardly perceptible lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly perceptible more room – 834 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 283 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Citan minimal takes the win – 644 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan sits just 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.

Mercedes Citan
VW Touran

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Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 265 - 280 km

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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VW Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Mercedes Citan
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
22400 - 30100 £
Price
36000 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1556 - 2010 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
-
Width
1859 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1811 - 1830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1979 - 3660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Citan?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.