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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,587 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is noticeably faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is substantially lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 706 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,660 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries substantially more – 753 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 311 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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.

from £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
VW
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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