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Toyota Proace Bus vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or Lexus RX?

Toyota Proace Bus vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Lexus RX

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Toyota Proace Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,736 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 276 km more than the Lexus RX.

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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 Lexus RX offers clearly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers visibly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 151 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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is slightly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries considerably more – 1,265 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 645 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus holds a narrow overall lead 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
Toyota Proace Bus
Lexus RX

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Toyota Proace Bus
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lexus
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