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Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW Polo?

Toyota Proace Bus vs VW Polo: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

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VW Polo

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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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 Polo offers moderately more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 6.8 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:

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 692 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 808 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo 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.

from £17,300
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VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
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Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

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