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Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Toyota Proace City?

Nissan Ariya vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • considerably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

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 City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,050 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

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

Proace City

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 Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Ariya

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 City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is considerably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 911 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 497 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries considerably more – 829 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 466 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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.

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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
Nissan Ariya
Toyota Proace City

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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 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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Nissan Ariya
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 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
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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