Compare performance (178 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,959 £.
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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers more seats – 5 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 779 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,294 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries clearly more – 753 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.
The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsThe VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,712 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,985 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,932 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
640 - 753 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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