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VW Caddy vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or Mercedes Citan?

VW Caddy vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

VW Caddy

  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Citan is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,316 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 159 km more than the VW Caddy.

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

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

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is only slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers very slightly more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 40 L more than the Mercedes Citan.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries marginally more – 710 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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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VW Caddy

  • 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 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
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The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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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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Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the VW Caddy?

The VW Caddy is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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