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Toyota Proace Transporter vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Transporter or VW Caddy?

Toyota Proace Transporter vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • substantially more electric range
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VW Caddy

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,876 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 228 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Caddy is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers slightly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 50 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 Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is barely lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries considerably more – 1,323 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 613 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 km
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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Toyota Proace Transporter
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
349 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Proace Transporter?

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

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