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Toyota Proace Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Toyota Proace Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,291 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is markedly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 142 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.

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 considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 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 Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace Bus is very slightly faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

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: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is markedly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,340 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries considerably more – 1,265 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 665 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus 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 £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
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Bus have?

The Toyota Proace Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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