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Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Vauxhall Frontera
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
Selected trimDesignChange trim186 mi · 44 kWh · £23,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs, while the Vauxhall Frontera counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota Urban Cruiser wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueToyota
Toyota
5.5
Vauxhall
5
Motorway Range
Toyota
4
Vauxhall
3.6
Too close to call
FamilyToyota
Toyota
4.5
Vauxhall
3
Cost Per MileToyota
Toyota
6.9
Vauxhall
6.2
City DrivingToyota
Toyota
8
Vauxhall
6.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
- 27 miles more WLTP range
- 2.5s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.7 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,495 | £23,995 (better) |
| Official range | 213 miles (better) | 186 miles |
| Boot space | 310 L | 460 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 9.6 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Vauxhall Frontera
Length
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-100mm
Vauxhall Frontera4,385mm
Width
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm
Vauxhall Frontera1,795mm-5mm
Height
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm-25mm
Vauxhall Frontera1,660mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,285 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,795 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,065 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m (better) | 11.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 605 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 310 L | 460 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 566 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Vauxhall Frontera
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |  Vauxhall Frontera Design |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.29m | 4.38m+100mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.79m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.64m | 1.66m+25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.67m-30mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 310L | 460L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 566L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m (better) | 11.05m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,720kg | 1,573kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 49kWh (better) | 44kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 213 mi (better) | 186 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 53kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,495 | £23,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £28,495 (not eligible) | £22,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
* Vauxhall Frontera: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 213 miles (better) | 186 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles (better) | 155 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 53 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 49 kWh (better) | 43.8 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.6 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
| Power | 106 kW (better) | 83 kW |
| Torque | 193 Nm (better) | 125 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
Vauxhall Frontera
Design
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Frontera Design
Vauxhall Frontera Design
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall FronteraDesign |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Vauxhall Frontera
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Vauxhall Frontera
- £15,9492026Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Urban Cruiser worth the extra £4,500 over the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs £4,500 more than the Vauxhall Frontera. For that premium it adds 27 miles more WLTP range and a 2.5s quicker 0-62mph time. The Vauxhall Frontera is not just cheaper - it also offers 47 kW faster peak rapid charging and 150 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Toyota Urban Cruiser or the Vauxhall Frontera?
The Vauxhall Frontera is £4,500 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Frontera comes out roughly £4,500 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Toyota Urban Cruiser and Vauxhall Frontera like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and 155 miles for the Vauxhall Frontera - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Toyota Urban Cruiser goes roughly 23 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Toyota Urban Cruiser or the Vauxhall Frontera?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 605 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Frontera and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Toyota Urban Cruiser also turns in a 0.7 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Toyota Urban Cruiser or the Vauxhall Frontera?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and 90% for the Vauxhall Frontera. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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