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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Toyota Proace City?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
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Toyota Proace City

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,766 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 1.1 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 City.

Proace City

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 substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 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 City offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 898 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries marginally more – 829 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City comes out clearly 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.

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Toyota Proace City

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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 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 Cargo
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
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