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Audi A8 vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Toyota Proace Bus?

Audi A8 vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,807 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 285 km more than the Audi A8.

Proace Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 391 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is a bit lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers considerably more boot space – 390 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 390 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 565 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
Audi A8
Toyota Proace Bus

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Toyota Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Audi A8
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
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