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Renault R5 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (540 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (23900 £ vs 21200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Renault R5

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £, while the Renault R5 costs 23900 £. That’s a price difference of around 2734 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault R5: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.70 kWh.

As for range, the Renault R5 performs somewhat better – achieving up to 405 km, about 68 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

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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 Renault R5 has a significantly edge – offering 540 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 404 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.10 s. That’s about 7.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault R5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 84 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault R5 pulls convincingly stronger with 4800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 4500 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is slight lighter – 1358 kg compared to 1447 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs decisively better – up to 4300 L, which is about 3194 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van convincingly takes the win – 921 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 503 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault R5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault R5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £23,900
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Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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Renault R5

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The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23900 - 137100 £
Price
21200 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1447 - 1524 kg
Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3922 - 4080 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
1744 - 2030 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1380 - 1498 mm
Height
1860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Torque
225 - 4800 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025 - 2027
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota

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What drive types are available for the Renault R5?

The Renault R5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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