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BYD Seal U vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

BYD Seal U vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal U is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,578 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 6.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal U offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 15 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers a bit more torque with 679 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal U is noticeably lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 788 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus holds a slight edge 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 71 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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the BYD Seal U have?

The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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