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VW Passat vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Toyota Proace City?

VW Passat vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

Passat

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 208 km more than the VW Passat.

Proace City

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 Passat offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is somewhat lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers visibly more boot space – 912 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries visibly more – 829 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
VW Passat
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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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 Passat
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
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