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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Hongqi E-HS9?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly 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:

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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,214 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 178 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

E-HS9

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,347 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries substantially more – 921 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 446 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 has the upper hand 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 465 - 515 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Hongqi E-HS9

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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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Hongqi E-HS9

The Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
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
465 - 515 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
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Hongqi
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