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Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Vauxhall Mokka
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
Selected trimYESChange trim247 mi · 54 kWh · £32,505
At a glance
In this comparison, Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Vauxhall Mokka leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- 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
Choose the Vauxhall Mokka if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota Urban Cruiser leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Toyota
5.5
Vauxhall
5.4
Too close to call
Motorway RangeToyota
Toyota
4
Vauxhall
3.4
Family
Toyota
4.5
Vauxhall
4.5
Too close to call
ChargingVauxhall
Toyota
2.2
Vauxhall
3
Cost Per MileToyota
Toyota
6.9
Vauxhall
5
City DrivingToyota
Toyota
8
Vauxhall
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall MokkaYES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,495 (better) | £32,505 |
| Official range | 213 miles | 247 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 310 L | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.6 sec | 9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Vauxhall Mokka
Length
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm
Vauxhall Mokka4,150mm-135mm
Width
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-187mm
Vauxhall Mokka1,987mm
Height
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Vauxhall Mokka1,534mm-101mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall MokkaYES |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,285 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,987 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,065 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,534 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m | 10.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare (better) | 413 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall MokkaYES |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 310 L | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 566 L | 1060 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg (better) | 0 kg |
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 Mokka
- At 4,150 mm, shorter than 95% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.41 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |  Vauxhall Mokka YES |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.29m | 4.15m-135mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.99m+187mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.64m | 1.53m-101mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.56m-139mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 310L | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 566L | 1060L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.4m (better) | 10.41m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,720kg | 1,540kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 49kWh | 54kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 213 mi | 247 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 53kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,495 (better) | £32,505 |
| Price after EV grant | £28,495 (not eligible) | £31,005 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall MokkaYES |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 213 miles | 247 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles (better) | 173 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 53 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 154 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 49 kWh | 54 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall MokkaYES |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.6 sec | 9 sec (better) |
| Power | 106 kW | 115 kW (better) |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 260 Nm (better) |
| 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 Mokka
YES
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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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 Mokka YES
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant73%
Child Occupant75%
Vulnerable Road Users58%
Safety Assist64%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range | Vauxhall MokkaYES |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Vauxhall Mokka
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
No active listings.
Vauxhall Mokka
- £12,3492022Car360View
- £13,1952022Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Mokka worth the extra £4,010 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Vauxhall Mokka costs £4,010 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 34 miles more WLTP range and 47 kW faster peak rapid charging. 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 Mokka?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £4,010 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £4,050 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 Mokka like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and 173 miles for the Vauxhall Mokka - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Toyota Urban Cruiser or the Vauxhall Mokka?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 187 mm narrower than the Vauxhall Mokka. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and about 413 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Mokka.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Toyota Urban Cruiser or the Vauxhall Mokka?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and 84% for the Vauxhall Mokka. That gives the Toyota Urban Cruiser a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Toyota Urban Cruiser's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Vauxhall Mokka's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .