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Toyota Proace Bus vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or Kia Sportage?

Toyota Proace Bus vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • significantly more electric range
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Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Bus

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.

Kia Sportage is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,430 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 277 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5.8 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:

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: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is somewhat lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 685 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus has only a minor advantage 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
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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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Bus have?

The Toyota Proace Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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