specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Citroen vs Fiat Professional
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Citroen | Fiat Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | France | Italy |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | panel van, window van, chassis cab, Luton conversion | Compact panel vans, Medium panel vans, Large panel vans and chassis cabs, Electric vans (E-Doblo, E-Scudo, E-Ducato) |
| Best known for | Relay | Doblo |
Choose Citroen if...
Citroen's Relay is the large-van sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, sharing the same body and chassis architecture. UK buyers choose it mainly for its wide range of lengths and heights and towing capacities, making it a frequent base for Luton and other specialist conversions.
Look at: Relay
Full Citroen profile →Choose Fiat Professional if...
Fiat Professional is the van arm of Fiat, with a range running from the compact Doblo to the large Ducato. Buyers and hire customers use it for deliveries, trades work and conversions such as campervans and removals vans.
Look at: Doblo, Scudo, Ducato
Full Fiat Professional profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Citroen vs Fiat Professional - common questions
Is Citroen better than Fiat Professional?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Citroen's Relay is the large-van sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, sharing the same body and chassis architecture. UK buyers choose it mainly for its wide range of lengths and heights and towing capacities, making it a frequent base for Luton and other specialist conversions. Fiat Professional is the van arm of Fiat, with a range running from the compact Doblo to the large Ducato. Buyers and hire customers use it for deliveries, trades work and conversions such as campervans and removals vans.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Citroen or Fiat Professional?
Citroen: The Relay is sold through Citroen's UK business/LCV dealer network and is a regular sight in UK removals and conversion fleets alongside its Boxer and Ducato siblings. Fiat Professional: Sold through a UK franchised dealer network, with Doblo, Scudo and Ducato listed on UK dealer sites.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
Other comparisons
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.