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Audi A5 Sportback vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Audi A5 Sportback vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,655 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 375 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 146 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 630 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 895 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is slightly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,900
ID. Buzz Bus

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 329 - 485 km
Audi A5 Sportback
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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Audi A5 Sportback
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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