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Renault Express vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Toyota Hilux?

Renault Express vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Hilux

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 Toyota Hilux offers considerably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Hilux is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 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 Hilux offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 954 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries visibly more – 960 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Hilux comes out clearly 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 £45,800
Hilux

Toyota Hilux

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 196 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 257 km
Renault Express
Toyota Hilux

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Renault Express
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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