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BYD ETP3 vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Toyota Proace City?

BYD ETP3 vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

BYD ETP3

Toyota Proace City

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,822 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers markedly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 110 km more than the BYD ETP3.

Proace City

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 136 HP each.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace City is clearly faster – reaching 135 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is markedly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 807 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries barely more – 829 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is far ahead overall 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
BYD ETP3
Toyota Proace City

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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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BYD ETP3
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
135 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Toyota
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