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Ford Ranger vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Ford Ranger vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is moderately cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,875 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers substantially more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 413 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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 slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers marginally more torque with 697 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 18 Nm more.

Ranger

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: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is barely lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 236 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is far ahead overall 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
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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