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Renault Trafic Bus vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Toyota Proace Bus?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

Toyota Proace Bus

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Proace Bus

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is marginally faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Bus tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is a bit lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries markedly more – 1,265 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Toyota Proace Bus

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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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 Trafic Bus
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
175 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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