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Renault Express vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

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?

Renault Express vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Proace City Compact Van

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 km
Renault Express
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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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 Proace City Compact Van

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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Renault Express
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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