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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Polestar 5?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Polestar 5

  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,304 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 5 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 670 km, about 333 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

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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 Polestar 5 offers considerably more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers substantially more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 715 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 1,104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Polestar 5

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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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Polestar 5

The Polestar 5 represents the Swedish automaker's bold vision for the future of electric vehicles, marrying cutting-edge design with sustainable automotive innovation. With its sleek silhouette and minimalist aesthetics, the vehicle stands out in a crowd, delivering a nod to Scandinavian design principles. Beyond its striking appearance, the Polestar 5 is engineered to offer exceptional performance and efficiency, making it a compelling choice for environmentally conscious drivers seeking luxury and innovation.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Polestar 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
-

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
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 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
Polestar
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