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Renault Master Transporter vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Toyota Prius?

Renault Master Transporter vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Toyota Prius

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Master Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 773 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 362 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

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 Prius offers markedly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

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 Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is markedly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries significantly more – 1,846 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,471 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is decisively 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin 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 Master Transporter
Toyota Prius

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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 Master Transporter
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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