Compare performance (170 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Toyota Proace City?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,441 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Renault Trafic Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is markedly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers visibly more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 1,307 L more than the Toyota Proace City.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries a bit more – 982 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.
The Toyota Proace City stands well ahead of its rival 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 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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The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.
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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 - 146 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
8 - 9
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
525 - 829 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Max Speed
135 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 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
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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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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