Citroen SpaceTourer 2016 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Citroen SpaceTourer engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen SpaceTourer) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen SpaceTourer engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 508 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes Vito might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.31 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen SpaceTourer is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen SpaceTourer is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1384 litres | 970 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3968 litres | no data | |
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Citroen SpaceTourer has more luggage capacity. Citroen SpaceTourer has 414 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen SpaceTourer is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes Vito. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`000 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 200 | |
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