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Renault Express vs Toyota Proace Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (102 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (17100 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Toyota Proace Bus?

Renault Express

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Toyota Proace Bus

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

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14439 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 180 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Express is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.90 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace Bus performs minimal better – reaching 170 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace Bus pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers clearly more seating capacity – 9 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1835 kg. The difference is around 539 kg.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Bus convincingly takes the win – 1265 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 565 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus 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.

Renault Express
Toyota Proace Bus

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 km

Renault Express

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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 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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Renault Express
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
17100 - 19500 £
Price
31600 - 57100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Curb weight
1835 - 2140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4393 mm
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Width
1775 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1811 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
825 - 1265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.30 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
Is the Renault Express offered with different drivetrains?

The Renault Express is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.