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Toyota Proace City vs VW Transporter Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (20800 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or VW Transporter Transporter?

Toyota Proace City

VW Transporter Transporter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20800 £, while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 16717 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City manages with 5.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.10 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City: with 18.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 21.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.80 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota Proace City performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 343 km, about 12 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 Transporter Transporter has a significantly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City performs to a small extent better – reaching 186 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Transporter Transporter pulls noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.

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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 offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City is evident lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1872 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Transporter evident takes the win – 1259 kg compared to 869 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Transporter Transporter proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Transporter Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
Toyota Proace City
VW Transporter Transporter

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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VW Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Toyota Proace City
VW Transporter Transporter
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Costs and Consumption

Price
20800 - 44100 £
Price
37500 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.10 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1366 - 1664 kg
Curb weight
1872 - 2462 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1812 - 1818 mm
Height
1966 - 1985 mm
Max trunk capacity
2126 - 2693 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 869 kg
Payload
755 - 1259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
Is the Toyota Proace City offered with different drivetrains?

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

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