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Toyota Proace City vs VW Touran – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or VW Touran?

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Head-to-Head Battle: Toyota Proace City vs. VW Touran

The compact MPV segment is always bustling with innovation and versatility. Today, we put two renowned contenders under the spotlight: the Toyota Proace City and the VW Touran. Both vehicles are engineered to cater to families and businesses alike, but how do they stand up to a detailed comparison? Let’s delve into their technical aspects and key innovations.

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Performance and Efficiency

The Toyota Proace City offers a diverse line-up with petrol, diesel, and electric engine options. The range-topping electric variant delivers a refreshing driving experience with up to 136 HP and an impressive electric range of up to 343 km. It’s a vehicle tailored to both urban and suburban journeys. The fuel-efficient diesel options reduce emissions to 0 g/km, showcasing Toyota's commitment to environmental sustainability.

In contrast, the VW Touran is offered with petrol and diesel engines. The petrol version provides a robust 150 HP, ensuring swift acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 8.9 seconds. While the diesel variant achieves noteworthy efficiency with consumption rates as low as 5.1 L/100km, VW focuses on delivering excellent torque and power, ideal for those seeking a dynamic driving experience.

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Dimensions and Practicality

Both the Proace City and Touran boast around 5 doors, enhancing accessibility for passengers and cargo. However, the Proace City, with lengths ranging from 4401 mm to 4751 mm and a maximum height of 1818 mm, offers accommodation flexibility with 5 or 7 seats, significant for larger groups or families.

The VW Touran spans 4527 mm in length, featuring a height of 1668 mm. Although seating is limited to 5, it compensates with a spacious trunk capacity of 834 liters, ideal for long road trips or weekend getaways.

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Technology and Innovations

Toyota’s Proace City embraces modern technological advancements by integrating diverse transmission options, including a reduction gearbox in their electric variant for seamless power delivery. The inclusion of CO2 efficiency classes from A to E underlines Toyota's dedication to offering eco-friendly solutions.

Meanwhile, VW’s Touran steps up with innovative dual-clutch automatic transmission and intuitive drive systems, embodied in their latest model year 2024. With emphasis on comprehensive connectivity features and enhanced efficiency, VW ensures a cutting-edge driving experience for tech-savvy motorists.

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Conclusion

Choosing between the Toyota Proace City and VW Touran depends on personal priorities. Toyota’s Proace City takes the lead in versatility, with varying seating capacities and fuel types tailored for the modern user. On the other hand, the VW Touran caters to those prioritizing performance and technology with its robust engine options and versatile driving dynamics.

Ultimately, both vehicles bring innovation to the table, but the decision rests on whether you prioritize eco-conscious mobility or cutting-edge performance and technology.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20800 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 14597 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Touran has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.50 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs a bit better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls a bit stronger with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City is slightly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers minimal more room – 912 L compared to 834 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City performs evident better – up to 2693 L, which is about 713 L more than the VW Touran.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City noticeable takes the win – 869 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 268 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Proace City proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Proace City is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.10 kWh
  • Electric Range : 343 km
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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City High Roof Combi is designed to seamlessly blend practicality with comfort, making it an ideal choice for families and businesses alike. Its versatile interior allows for flexible seating and cargo arrangements, catering to a variety of transport needs. Equipped with modern technology and advanced safety features, this vehicle ensures a reliable and secure driving experience.

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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20800 - 44100 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1366 - 1664 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1812 - 1818 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
2126 - 2693 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
525 - 869 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW

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Is the Toyota Proace City offered with different drivetrains?

The Toyota Proace City is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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