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Skoda Kodiaq vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kodiaq or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Skoda Kodiaq vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kodiaq

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 168 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Citan Transporter

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 Kodiaq offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Kodiaq

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 Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 119 - 122 km
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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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Reviews Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
35 - 186 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
460 - 563 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Kodiaq have?

The Skoda Kodiaq is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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