Head to head
Toyota Proace vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer and holds 0.5 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer.
- Load volume: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter holds 0.5 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Toyota Proace | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
| Gross weight | - | 2800-3350 kg |
Sources: Toyota Proace, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Transporter if...
- you want one that takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that holds 0.5 cubic metres more
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Full Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota Proace and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer and holds 0.5 cubic metres more. The Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
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