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Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW Golf?

Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Golf: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • clearly more electric range
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VW Golf

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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 Golf is somewhat cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,283 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 200 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers very slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is substantially lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 757 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is far ahead 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 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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The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 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
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, 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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