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Kia PV5 vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (32,800 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia PV5 or Toyota Proace Bus?

Kia PV5 vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Kia PV5

  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

PV5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,256 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia PV5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 73 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.

Proace Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Bus offers barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia PV5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

PV5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is very slightly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries clearly more – 1,265 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 475 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus is clearly superior 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 790 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
Is the Kia PV5 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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