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Toyota Proace Max vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Max or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Toyota Proace Max vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Toyota Proace Max

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Max

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 Cargo is visibly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,372 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is markedly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 31 km more than the Toyota Proace Max.

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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 somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 269 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 3 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is visibly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries significantly more – 1,460 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 707 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
279 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
410 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
205 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Max have?

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

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