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VW Transporter Bus vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Toyota Proace Transporter?

VW Transporter Bus vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 25 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Proace Transporter

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers a bit more torque with 415 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 45 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 Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries a bit more – 1,323 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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