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Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW Grand California?

Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly lighter
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VW Grand California

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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.

Toyota Proace Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,672 £.

Grand California

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 very slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is clearly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 1,217 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 0 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 817 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus 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 £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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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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