New research has revealed the Mercedes-Benz Citan can travel more than 830 miles on one tank of diesel, and 600 miles on a tank of petrol, making it the most fuel-efficient van of 2020 according to Confused.com. The online comparison website analysed some of the best vans on the market to discover the most fuel-efficient options across petrol and diesel.
Confused.com’s research calculates which vans will get drivers the furthest for their money, while also exploring some of the best electric van alternatives, for those who are environmentally conscious.
The top 5 fuel-efficient van models
The Mercedes-Benz Citan takes the top spot as the most fuel-efficient van across all fuel types. The diesel model can reach 831 miles on a full tank and drive 123 miles further than the Volkswagen Transporter, which comes in second place (708 miles).
Similarly, the Mercedes-Benz Citan also tops the list for the most fuel-efficient petrol van, with a range of 611 miles on a full tank. This is followed by the Ford Transit Connect and then the Volkswagen Caddy, which can both reach 580 miles and 541 miles per tank of fuel, respectively.
At the other end of the scale, drivers who chose the Fiat Fiorino might be forking out more for petrol. With an MPG of 44, this petrol van can drive up to just 423 miles on a full tank.
But how much does it cost to buy a fuel-efficient van? While it may seem the vans with the biggest fuel range might cost the most, Confused.com’s research suggests this isn’t the case. The Mercedes-Benz Citan ranked as one of the cheapest petrol and diesel models on the list, costing £15,380 and £17,800 to buy outright, respectively.
Daniel McCulloch, van insurance expert Confused.com, says:
“With so many choices of vans on the market, knowing the best for your needs can make making a decision confusing and overwhelming. For those conscious of the running costs, fuel efficiency is a key consideration to avoid forking out hundreds per year extra on petrol or diesel. We’ve compiled some of the most fuel-efficient vans on the market to help to make that decision that little bit easier.”
For drivers who are thinking about going green, confused.com says to take a look at the Iveco Daily Electric. This van can drive 174 miles on a full charge, which is more than double of the least fuel-efficient electric van (Citroen Berlingo Electric, 68 miles).
For more information on the Fuel-Efficient Vans study, please visit Confused.com.
| Fuel type |
Van make and model |
The first year of annual tax |
Vehicle cost |
Total distance on 1 tank |
| Diesel |
Mercedes-Benz |
£215 | £17,800 |
831 |
|
Citan |
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| Diesel |
Volkswagen |
£870 |
£22,755 |
708 |
|
Transporter |
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| Diesel |
Nissan |
£540 |
£16,160 |
701 |
|
NV200 |
||||
| Petrol |
Mercedes-Benz |
£215 | £15,380 |
611 |
|
Citan |
||||
| Petrol |
Ford |
£215 |
£16,211 |
580 |
|
Transit Connect |
