Head to head
Toyota HiAce vs Volkswagen Golf
The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel. The Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Toyota HiAce | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | up to 10 | 5 |
| Engine | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) | - |
| Power | 177hp | - |
| Torque | 450Nm | - |
| Payload | 975kg | - |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres | - |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| 0-60mph | - | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
| Boot volume | - | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
| Length | - | 4,284mm |
Sources: Toyota HiAce, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HiAce if...
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
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- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Buy or hire the Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota HiAce and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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