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

Compare performance (136 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
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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:

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

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,211 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers markedly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 118 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly 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.

Seats: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 906 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries a bit more – 921 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van has the upper hand 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 km
Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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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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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The 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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
337 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
560 - 921 kg
Payload
640 - 753 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
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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