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Ford Transit Courier vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Courier or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Ford Transit Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,909 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 130 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm more.

Transit Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Courier offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is significantly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 886 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries marginally more – 753 kg compared to 701 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier is barely ahead 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 158 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
529 - 701 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Courier have?

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

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