Compare performance (180 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (31600 £ vs 17300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW Polo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Polo has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17300 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14306 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Polo manages with 5.10 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.
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 has a slightly edge – offering 207 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.30 s. That’s about 6.80 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace Bus pulls to a small extent stronger with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers convincingly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In curb weight, VW Polo is decisively lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1835 kg. The difference is around 692 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Polo offers clearly more room – 351 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Bus decisively takes the win – 1265 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 808 kg.
The VW Polo is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.
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Price
31600 - 57100 £
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Price
17300 - 30800 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
69 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5 - 9
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1835 - 2140 kg
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Curb weight
1143 - 1378 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Length
4983 - 5333 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1920 mm
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Width
1751 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
825 - 1265 kg
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Power HP
80 - 207 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.30 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
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Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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The Toyota Proace Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive.