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Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Toyota Proace Bus?

Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,284 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 24.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 74 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.

Proace Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Ariya

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 noticeably lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 442 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries considerably more – 1,265 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 902 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Nissan Ariya
Toyota Proace Bus

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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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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Nissan Ariya
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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