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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Lexus RZ?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • somewhat cheaper
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Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is somewhat cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,378 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers moderately more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 104 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

RZ

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 Lexus RZ offers a bit more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lexus RZ offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is a bit lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries visibly more – 753 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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 £48,900
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Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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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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Lexus RZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
505 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Lexus
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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