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Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • substantially 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,136 £.

ID. Buzz 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 VW ID. Buzz Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 742 L. That’s a difference of about 598 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries a bit more – 750 kg compared to 600 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 Land Cruiser
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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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 Land Cruiser
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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