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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Genesis GV70?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Genesis GV70

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,832 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 142 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

GV70

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 Genesis GV70 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 977 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries considerably more – 921 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 406 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 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 £59,200
GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Genesis GV70

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Genesis GV70

The Genesis GV70 pairs coupe-like styling with a sumptuous, high-quality interior that feels more like a bespoke lounge than a typical compact crossover. It drives with composure and poise, offering a supremely comfortable daily companion that quietly challenges established luxury names while giving buyers plenty of premium kit for the money.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Genesis GV70

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Genesis
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