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Mercedes-Benz Citan revealed as the most fuel-efficient van to buy in 2020
Research reveals the Mercedes-Benz Citan can travel more than 830 miles on one tank of diesel , and 600 miles on a tank of petrol
» VAN DRIVERS WHO OPT FOR THE Mercedes-Benz Citan are getting the most bang for their buck , as it ’ s revealed to be the most fuel-efficient van to buy in 2020 .
That ’ s according to new research by Confused . com , which analyses some of the best vans on the market to discover the most fuel-efficient options across petrol and diesel .
With so many vans on the market , choosing the right one to buy can be an overwhelming decision . Which van is the cheapest , and which costs the least to run ? To help van drivers , 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 ( 2 ), this petrol van can drive up to just 423 miles on a full tank .
But how much does it cost to buy a fuelefficient van ? While it may seem the vans with
• Mercedes-Benz Citan also revealed as one of the cheapest fuel-efficient vans to buy , costing as little as £ 15,000 ( 1 ) to buy brand new .
• Meanwhile , Fiat Fiorino is named the least fuelefficient of all the vans analysed , travelling just 423 miles on one tank .
• Drivers looking to go green might opt for the Iveco Daily Electric van , which can travel 174 miles on one charge .
• Research reveals the most cost-efficient petrol , diesel and electric vans for confused drivers looking to make a new purchase .
Fuel type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
Van make and model
Mercedes-Benz Citan Volkswagen Transporter Nissan NV200 Mercedes-Benz Citan Ford Transit Connect
* The most fuel-efficient petrol and diesel vans , ranked by total distance travelled on one full tank .
the biggest fuel range might cost the most , Confused . com ’ s research proves this isn ’ t the case . In fact , the Mercedes-Benz Citan ranked as one of the cheapest petrol and diesel models on the list , costing £ 15,380 ( 1 ) and £ 17,800 ( 1 ) to buy outright , respectively . This suggests they truly are the most cost-efficient vans for drivers looking to save a few pounds on the initial outlay and the running costs .
The first year of annual tax
Vehicle cost
Total distance on 1 tank
£ 215 ( 3 ) £ 17,800 ( 1 ) 831
£ 870 ( 3 ) £ 22,755 ( 4 ) 708
£ 540 ( 3 ) £ 16,160 ( 5 ) 701
£ 215 ( 3 ) £ 15,380 ( 1 ) 611
£ 215 ( 3 ) £ 16,211 ( 6 ) 580
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