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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (21200 £ vs 36800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Volvo XC40?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Volvo XC40

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

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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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £, while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15582 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City Compact Van manages with 5.40 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Volvo XC40 has a distinct edge – offering 197 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.10 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: pulls stronger with compared to . That’s about difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is evident lighter – 1358 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs convincingly better – up to 4300 L, which is about 2972 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van clearly takes the win – 921 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 389 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.50 kWh
  • Electric Range : 337 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 XC40

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The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21200 - 37700 £
Price
36800 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 150 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
Curb weight
1688 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
4425 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1863 mm
Height
1860 mm
Height
1652 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
Max trunk capacity
1328 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo

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Is the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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