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Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,202 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is very slightly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers moderately more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 110 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 294 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is only slightly lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 771 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,205 L, about 568 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries barely more – 600 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron holds a solid overall lead 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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