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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Tesla Model Y?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Tesla Model Y

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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

Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,924 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is considerably more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 5.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more range – reaching up to 622 km, about 285 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

Model Y

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 Tesla Model Y offers considerably more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 324 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers significantly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 360 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: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 618 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries considerably more – 921 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 449 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y 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.

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Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 622 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Tesla Model Y

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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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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that pairs practical interior space with a minimalist, tech-forward cabin that feels modern and airy. Its confident electric performance and suite of driver-assist features make everyday driving effortless, and regular software updates help the car stay fresh over time.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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