Head to head
Renault Trafic vs Toyota Proace
The Toyota Proace carries 283kg more. The Renault Trafic holds 0.5 cubic metres more and takes loads 3cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota Proace carries 283kg more.
- Load volume: the Renault Trafic holds 0.5 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Renault Trafic takes loads 3cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Trafic | Toyota Proace | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) |
| Load length | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) |
Sources: Renault Trafic, Toyota Proace. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Trafic if...
- you want one that holds 0.5 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 3cm longer
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Full Trafic specifications →Buy or hire the Proace if...
- you want one that carries 283kg more
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 Renault Trafic and the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace carries 283kg more. The Renault Trafic holds 0.5 cubic metres more and takes loads 3cm longer. The Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro.; the Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert..
Which carries more, the Renault Trafic or the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace, by 283kg.
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