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Renault Trafic Bus vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Toyota Proace Max?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • visibly more power
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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.

Renault Trafic Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,369 £.

Proace Max

Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota Proace Max offers visibly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers very slightly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 30 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is noticeably lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 759 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries visibly more – 1,460 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 478 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max holds a solid overall lead 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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