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Ford Transit Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Ford Transit Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,936 £.

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 289 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 409 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
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 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 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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