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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Toyota Proace Bus?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,533 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Trafic Transporter is moderately more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 25 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Proace Bus

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 Proace Bus offers barely 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 Transporter is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is barely lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries very slightly more – 1,265 kg compared to 1,222 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus is clearly ahead overall 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 Transporter
Toyota Proace Bus

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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 Transporter
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,480 mm
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,967 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
110 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 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
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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