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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Toyota Proace City?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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 Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,299 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

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

Proace City

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 Trafic Transporter 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 Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is noticeably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries markedly more – 1,222 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 393 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is far 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Renault Trafic Transporter
Toyota Proace City

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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 City

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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Renault Trafic Transporter
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
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