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Toyota bZ4X vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota bZ4X or VW Transporter Bus?

Toyota bZ4X vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Toyota bZ4X

4.5 (11 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

bZ4X

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota bZ4X is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,630 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota bZ4X is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota bZ4X offers considerably more range – reaching up to 591 km, about 267 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 Toyota bZ4X offers markedly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota bZ4X is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers moderately more torque with 415 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.

bZ4X

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota bZ4X is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers moderately more boot space – 763 L compared to 669 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 578 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota bZ4X is clearly superior overall 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.

from £36,800
bZ4X

Toyota bZ4X

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 167 - 380 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 444 - 591 km
Toyota bZ4X
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is an electric crossover that focuses on a calm ride, practical interior and predictable handling for everyday driving. It suits buyers who want an easygoing, reliable EV with Toyota's familiar build quality and a clean, simple design.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Toyota bZ4X
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,800 - 51,000 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
444 - 591 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
452 - 669 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
375 - 565 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
167 - 380 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
123 - 280 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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