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Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • moderately more power
  • significantly more electric range
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy Compact Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly 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 significantly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 223 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

Caddy Compact Van

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

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van is only slightly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Bus tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 320 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: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries markedly more – 1,265 kg compared to 759 kg. That’s a difference of about 506 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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.

from £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • 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 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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Toyota Proace Bus
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 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
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
628 - 759 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
-
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 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, 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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