BMW iX1 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW iX1 has a hardly any advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41800 £, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43600 £. That’s a price difference of around 1736 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BMW iX1: with 15.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeably more efficient than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo with 19.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.

As for range, the BMW iX1 performs slight better – achieving up to 463 km, about 8 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo has a slight edge – offering 340 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the BMW iX1 performs a touch better – reaching 180 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo pulls noticeably stronger with 679 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: BMW iX1 offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 3.

In curb weight, the BMW iX1 is a bit lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2264 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo performs strongly better – up to 3900 L, which is about 2405 L more than the BMW iX1.

When it comes to payload, VW ID. Buzz Cargo distinctly takes the win – 753 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 258 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW ID. Buzz Cargo proves to be leaves its rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.