Comparison
Lexus RZ vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
350e (18-inch wheels) vs ID. Buzz: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Lexus RZ 301 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $46,000 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 26 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,100 vs $6,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Lexus RZ
301 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$153/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
26 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Lexus RZ
7.1 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Lexus RZ | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 350e (18-inch wheels) | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $46,000 (better) | $59,995 |
| Range | 301 mi (better) | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 70.5 kWh | 86 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 150 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 26 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 75.9 (better) | 69.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 93 mi (better) | 85 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 153 $/mi (better) | 256 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 s (better) | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb (better) |
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You want the lower price: $46,000 vs $59,995 to start, $13,995 less.
- You drive long days: 301 vs 234 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $6,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 18 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.Buzz if…
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Availability: Volkswagen ID.Buzz sales are paused for the 2025 model year.
5-year energy cost: Lexus RZ vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
| Charging mix | Lexus RZ | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 266 Wh/mi | 408 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,000 | $4,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,100 | $6,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,500 | $13,050 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Lexus RZ | Volkswagen ID.Buzz | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 205 mi | 159 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 179 mi | 139 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 80 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
Related comparisons
All comparisons Honda Prologue Lexus RZ vs Honda Prologue • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Honda Prologue ›
Chevrolet Blazer EV Lexus RZ vs Chevrolet Blazer EV • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Chevrolet Blazer EV ›
Nissan Ariya Lexus RZ vs Nissan Ariya • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Nissan Ariya ›
Chevrolet Equinox EV Lexus RZ vs Chevrolet Equinox EV • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Chevrolet Equinox EV ›
Ford E-Transit Lexus RZ vs Ford E-Transit • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Ford E-Transit ›
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo Lexus RZ vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo ›
Mercedes-Benz EQB Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz EQB • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Mercedes-Benz EQB ›
Cadillac Lyriq Lexus RZ vs Cadillac Lyriq • Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Cadillac Lyriq ›