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Toyota Proace Max vs VW Transporter Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (279 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (35500 £ vs 41500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Max or VW Transporter Bus?

Toyota Proace Max

VW Transporter Bus

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

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace Max has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35500 £, while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41500 £. That’s a price difference of around 5931 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Max with 7.30 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW Transporter Bus: with 22.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Max with 26.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.80 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota Proace Max performs evident better – achieving up to 424 km, about 100 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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 Transporter Bus has a barely noticeable edge – offering 286 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the VW Transporter Bus performs slightly better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Max tops out at 161 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace Max pulls minimal stronger with 450 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers convincingly more seating capacity – 8 vs 3.

In curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is minimal lighter – 1998 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Max performs clearly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 12995 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Max evident takes the win – 1460 kg compared to 1143 kg. That’s a difference of about 317 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Transporter Bus shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,500
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VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, 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 : 0.8 - 9.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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Toyota Proace Max
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Toyota Proace Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
35500 - 61000 £
Price
41500 - 85100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2075 - 2790 kg
Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5413 - 6363 mm
Length
4973 - 5450 mm
Width
2050 mm
Width
1941 - 2032 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Height
1907 - 1997 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
Payload
710 - 1460 kg
Payload
330 - 1143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
130 - 161 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Toyota Proace Max?

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

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