Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 42900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or VW ID. Buzz Bus?
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.
Nissan Townstar has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17150 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID. Buzz Bus: with 19 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus performs convincingly better – achieving up to 485 km, about 204 km more than the Nissan Townstar.
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 Bus has a clearly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.10 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 6.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar performs slightly better – reaching 183 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID. Buzz Bus pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 434 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is clearly lighter – 1509 kg compared to 2400 kg. The difference is around 891 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers convincingly more room – 1340 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 565 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs clearly perceptible better – up to 3050 L, which is about 845 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar slight takes the win – 641 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.
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.
The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Price
42900 - 64200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
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Curb weight
2400 - 2780 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Trunk capacity
1121 - 1340 L
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Length
4712 - 4962 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Width
1985 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Height
1924 - 1927 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Max trunk capacity
2205 L
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Payload
462 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.