Compare performance (102 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,228 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.
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 Proace City Compact Van offers clearly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is barely lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,358 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries clearly more – 921 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.
The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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.
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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The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
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Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
337 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2
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Seats
3 - 5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
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Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,393 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,775 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
1,811 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2021
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Toyota
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