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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VW Crafter?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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VW Crafter

  • visibly more power
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Crafter

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 Crafter offers visibly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers clearly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 110 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.

Seats: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 714 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries clearly more – 2,994 kg compared to 921 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,073 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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.

from £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VW Crafter

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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 Crafter

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
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Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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