Compare performance (180 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or Land Rover Defender?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Proace Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,293 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 295 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries markedly more – 1,265 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 446 kg.
The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior 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.
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.
detailsThe Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5 - 9
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Land Rover
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