Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

2021–present vs 2020–present · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Boot: Citan W420 2,900 l, Caddy V (SB) 3,100 l.
Lowest consumption: Citan W420 5 l/100 km, Caddy V (SB) 5 l/100 km.
Power: Citan W420 55–96 kW, Caddy V (SB) 55–90 kW.
Standard equipment: Citan W420 31 items (Base), Caddy V (SB) 28 items (Caddy).
On Autodrom: Caddy V (SB) from €13,500 (1 listing); no Citan W420 is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)2020–present · 7 engines · Caddy, Life, Style, CargoSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz Citan W4202021–presentno listings	Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)2020–present1 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,498 mm	Length4,500 mm
Width	Width1,859 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,811 mm–1,852 mm	Height1,797 mm–1,810 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,716 mm	Wheelbase2,755 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance137 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume520 l–2,900 l	Trunk volume1,213 l–3,100 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,381 kg–1,743 kg	Curb weight1,461 kg–1,720 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines7
Power	Power55–96 kW (75–131 hp)	Power55–90 kW (75–122 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 110 CDI	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 75
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 113	Best 0–100 km/h10.9 s · 1.5 TSI 114 DSG
Top speed	Top speed183 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Caddy
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Base	Items in the base trim28 · Caddy
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Select	Items in the top trim44 · Style
Equipment · Comfort8 · 4
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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✓
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 · 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 · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
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✓
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✓
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

Length: Volkswagen Caddy V (SB) 4,500 mm, Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 4,498 mm (a 2 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,755 vs 2,716 mm. Boot: 3,100 vs 2,900 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 uses 5 l/100 km (110 CDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Caddy V (SB) 5 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 75).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 or Volkswagen Caddy V (SB)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 makes 96 kW (131 hp) (113); the strongest Volkswagen Caddy V (SB) 90 kW (122 hp) (2.0 TDI 122).

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