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Toyota Proace Max vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Max or VW Transporter Transporter?

Toyota Proace Max vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Toyota Proace Max

  • clearly more electric range
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Proace Max

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,421 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is a bit more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 93 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Transporter Transporter offers barely more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 5 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.

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 918 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries slightly more – 1,460 kg compared to 1,259 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is decisively 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, 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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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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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Toyota Proace Max
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
279 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
410 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
205 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Max have?

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

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