Lexus RZ vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Key differences

  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 93 mm (3.7 in) shorter than Lexus RZ but has 2,934 L more cargo space.Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 93 mm (3.7 in) shorter than Lexus RZ but has 2,934 L (103.6 cu ft) more cargo space.
  • Lexus RZ makes 15 kW (20 hp) more power than Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz costs €4,720 less than Lexus RZ (list prices, incl. tax).
Electric

Lexus RZ

SUV · 2026 · BEV

US$47,395 excl. tax

CA$63,384 excl. tax

£48,365 incl. tax

€57,100 incl. tax

€53,995 incl. tax

NOK 576,200 incl. tax

€61,000 incl. tax

from €75,900 incl. tax Trim: 550e F SPORT AWD

from €80,640 incl. tax Trim: 550e F SPORT AWD

€66,280 incl. tax

SEK 599,000 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Lexus RZ
Electric

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Van · 2025 · BEV

€56,280 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Lexus RZ and Volkswagen ID. Buzz
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 93 mm (3.7 in) shorter than Lexus RZ.
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 302 mm (11.9 in) taller than Lexus RZ.
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz has a wheelbase 138 mm (5.4 in) longer than Lexus RZ.
Blue solid line: Lexus RZ; orange dashed line: Volkswagen ID. Buzz. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Lexus RZ is 4,805 mm (189.2 in) long and 1,635 mm (64.4 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm (112.2 in). Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 4,712 mm (185.5 in) long and 1,937 mm (76.3 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,988 mm (117.6 in).

Front view size comparison of Lexus RZ and Volkswagen ID. Buzz
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 90 mm (3.5 in) wider than Lexus RZ.
Blue solid line: Lexus RZ; orange dashed line: Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

Lexus RZ is 1,895 mm (74.6 in) wide and 1,635 mm (64.4 in) high. Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 1,985 mm (78.1 in) wide and 1,937 mm (76.3 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Lexus RZ and Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Blue solid line: Lexus RZ; orange dashed line: Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

Lexus RZ is 1,895 mm (74.6 in) wide and 1,635 mm (64.4 in) high. Volkswagen ID. Buzz is 1,985 mm (78.1 in) wide and 1,937 mm (76.3 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Lexus RZ Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Price
Base priceUnited States US$47,395excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceCanada CA$63,384excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceUnited Kingdom £48,365incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany €57,100incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceNetherlands €53,995incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceNorway NOK 576,200incl. taxChecked . Source for Norway, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceFrance €61,000incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Lexus RZ€56,280Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for France, Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly from €75,900incl. taxTrim: 550e F SPORT AWDChecked . Source for Italy, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceBelgium from €80,640incl. taxTrim: 550e F SPORT AWDChecked . Source for Belgium, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland €66,280incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceSweden SEK 599,000incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Lexus RZ Not listed
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland Neither car has a price listed for Switzerland yet.
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$4.94per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$5.36per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$2.01per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$2.17per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £6.95per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £7.54per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$5.56per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. EPA consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$6.03per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €6.07per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €6.58per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €4.09per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €4.44per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 37.36per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 40.52per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €4.17per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €4.52per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €4.21per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €4.57per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €5.27per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €5.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €6.00per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €6.51per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €5.47per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €5.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €6.50per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €7.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 55.44per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 60.13per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 29.78per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 32.30per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 5.00per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 5.42per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,805 mm (189.2 in)4,712 mm (185.5 in)
Width 1,895 mm (74.6 in)1,985 mm (78.1 in)
Height 1,635 mm (64.4 in)1,937 mm (76.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)2,988 mm (117.6 in)
Curb weight 1,960 kg1,960 kg (4,321 lb)2,352 kg2,352 kg (5,185 lb)
Performance
Power 165 kW (221 hp)Better value on this metric150 kW (201 hp)
Torque 269 Nm198 lb-ft (269 Nm)310 Nm229 lb-ft (310 Nm)Better value on this metric
0-100 km/h Not available 10.2 s
Top speed Not available 145 km/h90 mph (145 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 74.7 kWh77 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range 301 mi (EPA)484 km (EPA)263 mi (WLTP)423 km (WLTP)
Energy use 27 kWh/100 mi16.8 kWh/100 km (EPA)3.7 mi/kWh (EPA) Not available
DC charging, peak Not available 135 kW
AC charging 11 kW11 kW
Practicality
Seats 5Better value on this metric2
Cargo space 966 L966 L (34.1 cu ft)3,900 L3,900 L (137.7 cu ft)Better value on this metric

Lexus RZ

Specifications: US manufacturers official sites, checked .

Source detailslexus-cms-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Final_2026_RZ_Specifications_091125Update.pdf; lexus.com/models/RZ; pressroom.lexus.com/2026-lexus-rz-adds-more-power-and-performance-2/. Read: length=189.17in, width=74.61in, height=64.37in, wheelbase=112.2in, seats=5, power=221hp, battery_usable_kwh=74.69kWh, epa_range_mi=301mi. Factors: 25.4 mm/in, 0.45359237 kg/lb, 0.7457 kW/hp, 235.215/mpg, 1.609344 km/mi.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . pressroom.lexus.com

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.volkswagen.de

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record volkswagen:id_buzz:2025:id_buzz_cargo; sources: oem "Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo 2025 Official Specifications" https://www.volkswagen.de (accessed 2025-01-15); cargo method not stated by the source

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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