Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Volkswagen Caddy III (2K)?

2012–2021 vs 2003–2015 · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Citan W415 4,321 mm, Caddy III (2K) 4,876 mm — a 56 cm difference.
Boot: Citan W415 3,000 l, Caddy III (2K) 3,200 l.
Lowest consumption: Citan W415 4.4 l/100 km, Caddy III (2K) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Citan W415 55–85 kW, Caddy III (2K) 51–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Citan W415 22 items (Base), Caddy III (2K) 18 items (Kombi).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz Citan W4152012–2021 · 9 engines · Base, Edition, Worker, Worker PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Caddy III (2K)2003–2015 · 11 engines · Kombi, Life, Highline, KastenSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz Citan W4152012–2021no listings	Volkswagen Caddy III (2K)2003–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,321 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,876 mm
Width	Width1,829 mm	Width1,794 mm–1,802 mm
Height	Height1,801 mm–1,809 mm	Height1,833 mm–1,836 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,697 mm	Wheelbase2,682 mm–3,002 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume685 l–3,000 l	Trunk volume530 l–3,200 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,320 kg–1,425 kg	Curb weight1,295 kg–1,690 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2021	Production years2003–2015
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–85 kW (75–116 hp)	Power51–103 kW (69–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.5	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 108 CDI	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 75
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 112	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 2.0 TDI 140 Maxi DSG
Top speed	Top speed178 km/h	Top speed188 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Kombi
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Base	Items in the base trim18 · Kombi
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Edition	Items in the top trim31 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort4 · 3
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—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
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)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel 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 — Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Volkswagen Caddy III (2K)?

Length: Volkswagen Caddy III (2K) 4,876 mm, Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 4,321 mm (a 555 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,002 vs 2,697 mm. Boot: 3,200 vs 3,000 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Volkswagen Caddy III (2K)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 uses 4.4 l/100 km (108 CDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Caddy III (2K) 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 75).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Volkswagen Caddy III (2K)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 makes 85 kW (116 hp) (111 CDI); the strongest Volkswagen Caddy III (2K) 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0 TDI 140 4MOTION).

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