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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably 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 City Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,211 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 118 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

Proace City Compact Van

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 906 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries a bit more – 921 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van holds a narrow 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 337 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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The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
560 - 921 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
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 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
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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