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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,744 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers barely more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 19 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Proace City Compact Van

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 somewhat 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 0.3 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:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries markedly more – 1,222 kg compared to 921 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van shows a few small advantages 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 km
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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 Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
560 - 921 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
11.1 - 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
Is the Renault Trafic Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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