Kia Carens IV (KY) or Mercedes-Benz Citan W420?

2022–present vs 2021–present · Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Carens IV (KY) 4,540 mm, Citan W420 4,498 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Carens IV (KY) 216 l, Citan W420 2,900 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens IV (KY) 4.9 l/100 km, Citan W420 5 l/100 km.
Power: Carens IV (KY) 85–118 kW, Citan W420 55–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens IV (KY) 27 items (Premium), Citan W420 31 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Carens IV (KY)2022–present · 7 engines · Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz Citan W4202021–present · 9 engines · Base, Pro, SelectSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens IV (KY)2022–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz Citan W4202021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,540 mm	Length4,498 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,859 mm
Height	Height1,708 mm	Height1,811 mm–1,852 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,780 mm	Wheelbase2,716 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume216 l	Trunk volume520 l–2,900 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,380 kg–1,510 kg	Curb weight1,381 kg–1,743 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2022–present	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines9
Power	Power85–118 kW (116–160 hp)	Power55–96 kW (75–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.5	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 110 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.5 T-GDi DCT	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 113
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed183 km/h
Trim levelsPremium · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Premium	Items in the base trim31 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Premium	Items in the top trim37 · Select
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens IV (KY) or Mercedes-Benz Citan W420?

Length: Kia Carens IV (KY) 4,540 mm, Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 4,498 mm (a 42 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,716 mm. Boot: 216 vs 2,900 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens IV (KY) or Mercedes-Benz Citan W420?

The most frugal Kia Carens IV (KY) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 5 l/100 km (110 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens IV (KY) or Mercedes-Benz Citan W420?

The strongest Kia Carens IV (KY) makes 118 kW (160 hp) (1.5 T-GDi); the strongest Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 96 kW (131 hp) (113).

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