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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VW Golf Variant?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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VW Golf Variant

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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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 Golf Variant offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 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 barely lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries considerably more – 921 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 374 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant comes out modestly ahead 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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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 Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
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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