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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Toyota Proace Bus?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly 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:

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

Toyota Proace Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is markedly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers markedly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 112 km more than the Toyota Proace Bus.

Proace 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 Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is clearly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries considerably more – 1,265 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 512 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a slight edge 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
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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