Compare performance (225 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or VW ID. Buzz Bus?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C5 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,721 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C5 Aircross is somewhat more efficient: consuming 17 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 35 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.
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 Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.
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, Citroen C5 Aircross is considerably lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 775 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.
The VW ID. Buzz Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
|
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
|
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
|
|
co2
0 - 121 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Bus
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
|
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
565 L
|
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
|
|
Width
1,870 mm
|
Width
1,985 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
|
|
Payload
446 - 471 kg
|
Payload
462 - 600 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
-
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
|
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
|
|
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
|
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
|
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Citroen
|
Brand
VW
|