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Lexus RZ vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Lexus RZ vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • somewhat more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,087 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers moderately more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 74 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers somewhat more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is markedly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 818 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
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Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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