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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Volvo EX40?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo EX40

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly 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.

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,895 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX40 is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 239 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

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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 Volvo EX40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers significantly 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 682 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries considerably more – 921 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 is far ahead 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.

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EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 477 - 576 km
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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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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 is a compact electric SUV that blends Scandinavian minimalism with a comfortable, high-quality interior suited to daily driving and longer trips. It prioritizes safety and intuitive technology, delivering a calm, refined experience that feels mature and easy to live with.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
I'm looking at a Toyota B4ZX AWD when the lease on my EX40 expires. I need to be able to tow 1,500 kg, but without going broke.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
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
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
430 - 480 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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