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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VW Taigo?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • only slightly more efficient
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VW Taigo

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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:

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

VW Taigo is a bit cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,433 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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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 VW Taigo offers barely 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 VW Taigo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is a bit lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,358 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries clearly more – 921 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 464 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly superior overall 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
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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 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
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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