Toyota HiAce vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo

The Toyota HiAce starts from $51,880 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo opens at $66,350. That makes the Toyota HiAce the more affordable entry point by $14,470.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $57,068 and $72,985 respectively.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Toyota HiAce, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Toyota HiAce features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo gets a 12-inch display and 5.3-inch instruments.

The Toyota HiAce stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota HiAce uses a Diesel producing 130kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo responds with a Permanent magnet synchronous motor (single, rear-mounted) making 210kW and 550Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota HiAce measures 5,265mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 553mm longer than the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo at 4,712mm (2,989mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota HiAce generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 6200L in the Toyota HiAce and 3900L in the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo, giving the Toyota HiAce a 2300L advantage. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo seats 3 vs 2.

For towing, the Toyota HiAce leads with a 1,900kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota HiAce) vs 5 years (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —6yr (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo).