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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (286 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 42900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6594 £.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Bus has a slightly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter takes 13.40 s. That’s about 7.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID. Buzz Bus pulls slight stronger with 679 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm difference.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Transit Custom Transporter offers slightly more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly perceptible lighter – 1893 kg compared to 2400 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 6800 L, which is about 4595 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Custom Transporter clearly takes the win – 1332 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 732 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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from about £42,900
ID. Buzz Bus

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 20.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 329 - 485 km

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The 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.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 77400 £
Price
42900 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
Curb weight
2400 - 2780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1121 - 1340 L
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4712 - 4962 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1985 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1924 - 1927 mm
Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
Max trunk capacity
2205 L
Payload
802 - 1332 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.