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Ford Transit Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Ford Transit Transporter

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit 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.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,745 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers a bit more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 53 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 249 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly superior 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
Ford Transit Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
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
341 - 402 km
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
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,059 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 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
430 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

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