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Toyota Proace City vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (20,800 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

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

Toyota Proace City

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 0.9 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 City.

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 considerably 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 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

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

Proace City

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 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is considerably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,034 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers markedly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 912 L. That’s a difference of about 428 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries visibly more – 829 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 Proace City
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over 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 Proace City
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
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
525 - 829 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
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
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
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VW
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