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Isuzu D-Max vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Isuzu D-Max vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

D-Max

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.

Isuzu D-Max is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,287 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm more.

D-Max

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Isuzu D-Max offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Isuzu D-Max is a bit lighter – 1,905 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries markedly more – 1,095 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo stands well ahead of its rival 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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Luis Estrada
26 Dec 2025, 04:05:50

Robustness, reliability, durability, cornering stability

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Isuzu D-Max
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 50,100 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L/100km
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
228 - 235 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,905 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
990 - 1,095 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,898 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Isuzu D-Max have?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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