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Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Toyota Proace City Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,502 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers markedly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 148 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

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 significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

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 Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,042 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries markedly more – 921 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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