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Renault Express vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Toyota Prius?

Renault Express vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Prius

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers clearly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Prius is marginally faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
Renault Express
Toyota Prius

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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 Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Renault Express
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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