Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Toyota Proace
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the citroen-badged sibling of the peugeot boxer and fiat ducato.. The Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the vauxhall vivaro and peugeot expert..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Toyota Proace | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Toyota Proace. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Relay if...
The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet.
Full Relay specifications →Buy or hire the Proace if...
The Proace gives Toyota a stake in the medium-van class using Stellantis-group platform sharing, competing directly with the Transit Custom, Trafic and Vivaro on payload and load volume rather than on any distinct Toyota engineering.
Full Proace specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Toyota Proace?
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert..
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