Head-to-head
2025 Toyota Sienna vs 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins clearly, 92.1 to 78, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Toyota Sienna is ahead on price.
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Clear winThe Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins clearly, 92.1 to 78, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Toyota Sienna is ahead on price.
Fuel & range 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads by 53.1
Price 2025 Toyota Sienna leads by 34.7
Safety 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads by 22
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Siennaoverall 78 | 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzzoverall 92.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 65.3 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 46.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 74.6 | 96.6 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 92 | 97.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 58.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 90.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 73.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 78 | 92.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Toyota Sienna: base trim LE FWD · Volkswagen ID. Buzz: base trim Pro S RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (16 against 268 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 83 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,850).
Where the 2025 Toyota Sienna answers
- It starts $20,810 lower ($39,185 against $59,995 base MSRP).
- It seats 8 against 7.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,185 | $59,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (APP550), rear-mounted |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S Injection | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 189 hp | 282 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 36 mpg | 90 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg | 83 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | 75 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 1 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) with sequential shift mode | single-speed gearbox |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 68.5 in | 76.2 in |
| Overall length | 204 in | 195 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in | 78.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 128 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 101 cu-ft | 146 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 75.2 cu-ft | 75.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 33.5 cu-ft | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 164 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,610 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,610 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | strut with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | multi-link with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.3 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 381 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | drum |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65R17 | 235/50 R20 front, 265/45 R20 rear |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | Volkswagen Car-Net |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | 36 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Second-row shoulder room | 62.7 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 58.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
123 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go | — | std |
| Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | — | std |
| LATCH anchors and tethers on all second and third row seats | — | std |
| Second-row outboard seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Advanced Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Automatic Post-Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks | std | — |
| Driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Dynamic Road Sign Display | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency) | — | std |
| Exit Warning system | — | std |
| Five LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) locations: includes lower anchors on all three second-row seats, and passenger-side and center third-row seats | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Crash Response System (unlocks doors and activates hazard lights in certain collisions) | — | std |
| Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights) | — | std |
| Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking (auto parallel and perpendicular parking; up to 5 learned maneuvers) | — | std |
| Park Distance Control (front and rear ultrasonic sensors, with Maneuver Braking) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™—includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) —Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance, 0–95 mph) | — | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | std | — |
| Rear Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Rearview camera | std | std |
| Side curtain airbags for outboard seating positions | std | std |
| Six airbags standard (front and side airbags for front passengers and side curtain airbags for outboard seating positions) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Crash Notification | — | std |
| SOS Emergency Assistance button | — | std |
| Remote climate controls via myVW app | — | std |
| Plus Nav EV (online map updates, traffic reports, charging information, parking information) | — | std |
| Remote lock and unlock via myVW app | — | std |
| 12.9-inch central infotainment touchscreen display | — | std |
| 2025 ID. Buzz Charging Plan: 500 kWh at Electrify America + 3 years Pass+ membership | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, eight speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | opt | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | std | — |
| Eight USB-C ports throughout the vehicle (two in dashboard 45W shared, one 15W in rearview mirror housing, one 45W in passenger door, two 45W in second row, two 45W in third row) | — | std |
| Nine-speaker audio system | — | std |
| One USB media port and six USB charge ports | std | — |
| Remote Connect — Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app. 1-year trial subscription (Capable on LE). | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. 1-year trial subscription. | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Up to 10-year trial subscription. | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L (three-month trial subscription included) | — | std |
| Volkswagen Car-Net® Plus Speech with AI (3 years included) — natural language voice assistant with ChatGPT functionality | — | std |
| Volkswagen Car-Net® Remote Access EV (5 years at no additional charge) - remote battery stop/start charging, remote lock/unlock, remote climate controls, charging station search | — | std |
| Volkswagen Car-Net® Safe & Secure EV (5 years at no additional charge) - Emergency Assistance, Automatic Crash Notifications, Information Assistance | — | std |
| Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto wireless) | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot (4G LTE, up to 4 devices) | std | std |
| 15W ventilated Qi wireless charging | std | std |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Open & Close (foot movement activation for tailgate or sliding doors) | — | std |
| 110V/150W outlet under the passenger seat | — | std |
| Dual power sliding side doors | std | — |
| KESSY® advanced keyless access with proximity lock and unlock and power tailgate | — | std |
| One 12V DC outlet (under bridge console) | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-activated locking feature and anti-lockout feature | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down, jam protection in all positions | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and Push Button Start | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and separate rear digital control panel | std | — |
| Three-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control | std | std |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| Ventilated front seats (12-way power driver and passenger seats with ventilation) | — | std |
| Heated second-row outboard seats | — | std |
| 12-way power driver and passenger seats with dual armrests, thigh extensions, ventilation, massage, and memory functions | — | std |
| 8-passenger seating with fabric second-row bench with stowable center seat | std | — |
| Fabric 60/40 One-Motion-Stow Split & Stow 3rd Row® seat | std | — |
| Fabric front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Full perforated leatherette seating | — | std |
| Second-row bench seat (60:40 split, 16-degree rake, 7.9-inch fore/aft adjustment, 4.7-inch one-touch forward for third-row egress) — standard on all RWD models | — | std |
Interior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror and HomeLink® universal transceiver | opt | — |
| 30-color ambient lighting system | — | std |
| 7-in. Multi-Information Display (MID) with odometer, fuel economy, trip information, and warning messages | std | — |
| Buzz Box removable configurable center console | — | std |
| Fixed center console, pass-through, illuminated storage compartment, and four cup holders | std | — |
| Front- and rear-door map pockets with bottle holders | std | — |
| ID. Cockpit 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (steering column-mounted) | — | std |
| ID. Light system (light strip below windshield for intuitive driver feedback) | — | std |
| Lockable glove compartment | std | — |
| Manual second-row sunshades | std | — |
| Non-glare rearview mirror | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights and dome lights, side-door controls and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls | std | — |
| Up to 18 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior23 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade | opt | — |
| Premium LED projector headlights | — | std |
| 17-in. alloy wheels | std | — |
| 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels in retro-inspired disc design | — | std |
| Black grille | std | — |
| Black rear lower bumper | std | — |
| Black roof rails | opt | — |
| Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Black Sienna liftgate logo | std | — |
| Chrome Toyota emblem and grade badge | std | — |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Dual power-sliding rear doors with powered sliding windows | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | — | std |
| Intermittent rear window wiper | std | — |
| LED headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with auto on/off feature | std | — |
| Rain-sensing wipers | — | std |
| Tire repair kit | std | — |
| Variable windshield wipers | std | — |
| Privacy glass on rear windows | std | — |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | — |
| Color-keyed rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light | std | — |
| LED taillights with horizontal light strip | std | std |
| Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with Volkswagen's Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| 91-kWh battery with up to 200 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in ~26 minutes) | — | std |
| APP550 rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, 282 hp / 413 lb-ft torque (RWD) | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning for DC fast charging (automatic via navigation or manual) | — | std |
| Driving Mode Selection: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Custom (plus Traction on 4Motion models) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Sienna
Safety Signal 68 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 6
Owner complaints 268 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (213), Unspecified (29), Visibility/Wiper (18)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V690000 · 228,367 vehicles
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V668000 · 54,631 vehicles
- high Seats 25V086000 · 167,802 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Safety Signal 91 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 16 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (4), Service Brakes (3), Electrical System (3)
Top recalls
- moderate Seats 25V269000 · 5,644 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V233000 · 5,637 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota SiennaLE FWD | Volkswagen ID. BuzzPro S RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,185 (base trim) | $59,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,185 – $56,905 12 trims | $59,995 – $65,495 5 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Sienna 2WD | ID. Buzz |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 83 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $900 |
| EV range | — | 234 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | 3 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Sienna or the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins clearly, 92.1 to 78, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Toyota Sienna is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz scores 92.1 and the 2025 Toyota Sienna 78. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Sienna or the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
The 2025 Toyota Sienna starts lower — $39,185 against $59,995, a gap of $20,810 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Sienna or the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
2025 Toyota Sienna: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls. 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Toyota Sienna and the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Where the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (16 against 268 filed with NHTSA), is rated 83 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,850). Where the 2025 Toyota Sienna answers: it starts $20,810 lower ($39,185 against $59,995 base MSRP) and seats 8 against 7. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.