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Toyota Proace Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Transporter

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.

Toyota Proace Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,929 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is markedly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers markedly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 106 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is moderately faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Transporter tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 2,700 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries considerably more – 1,323 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 570 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is narrowly ahead 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
Toyota Proace Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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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 Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 349 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 177 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 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,300 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
Payload
640 - 753 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
120 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 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
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