Comparison
Toyota bZ4X vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Toyota bZ4X 252 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Toyota bZ4X $37,070 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 41 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Toyota bZ4X 7 vs 3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Toyota bZ4X
252 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Toyota bZ4X
$147/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
33 min vs 41 min
Efficiency winner
Toyota bZ4X
283 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
92 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Toyota bZ4X | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | bZ4X | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $37,070 | $59,995 |
| Range | 252 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 283 Wh/mi • 3.53 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 69 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 252 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 41 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 53.1 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 62 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 147 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,307 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Toyota bZ4X if you want the longer rated range (252 mi vs 234 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.Buzz if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 41 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Toyota bZ4X looks better ($147/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
Toyota bZ4X has the stronger weighted profile (7 vs 3).
Toyota bZ4X7 Volkswagen ID.Buzz3 252 kW41 min 200 kW33 min
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