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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,110 £.

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 moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers marginally more torque with 679 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a slight edge 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
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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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 Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
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Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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