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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 27,800 £ ) 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 vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW Caddy

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  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW Caddy costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,406 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 216 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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 VW Caddy offers very slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers marginally more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 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: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is slightly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy stands well ahead of its rival 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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Caddy

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/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 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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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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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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
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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
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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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