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Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW Caddy?

Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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VW Caddy

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Caddy is somewhat cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,805 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 222 km more than the VW Caddy.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota Proace Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers a bit more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries clearly more – 1,265 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 555 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy holds a decisive 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 £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 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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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
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A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 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
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Bus have?

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

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