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Jeep Gladiator vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Jeep Gladiator vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • marginally lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,573 £.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jeep Gladiator is only slightly faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers a bit more torque with 679 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 79 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Gladiator is marginally lighter – 2,360 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range 329 - 485 km
Jeep Gladiator
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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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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Jeep Gladiator
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
257 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
565 kg
Payload
462 - 600 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
264 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
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