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Land Rover Discovery vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Land Rover Discovery vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • very slightly more power
  • marginally lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,516 £.

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 Land Rover Discovery offers very slightly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

Discovery

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery is marginally lighter – 2,391 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 986 L. That’s a difference of about 354 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus 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 £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
Land Rover Discovery
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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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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Land Rover Discovery
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
221 - 223 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
VW
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