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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Caddy - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21200 £ vs 27800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VW Caddy?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

VW Caddy

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6579 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.40 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs significantly better – achieving up to 337 km, about 216 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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 VW Caddy has a slight edge – offering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 11.10 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 186 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Caddy pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Caddy

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: VW Caddy offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a bit lighter – 1358 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs to a small extent better – up to 4300 L, which is about 600 L more than the VW Caddy.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van noticeable takes the win – 921 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Caddy proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Caddy is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VW Caddy

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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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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

Price
21200 - 37700 £
Price
27800 - 45900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 150 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
Curb weight
1575 - 1998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1860 mm
Height
1819 - 1860 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
Max trunk capacity
2556 - 3700 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
Is the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.