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Toyota Corolla vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Toyota Corolla vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,278 £.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Corolla is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 979 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 2,205 L, about 1,153 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is far ahead 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 £42,900
ID. Buzz Bus

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 329 - 485 km
Toyota Corolla
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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Toyota Corolla
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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