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Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,100 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Combo Cargo or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Combo Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,723 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers markedly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 131 km more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Bus offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,029 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries markedly more – 781 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is far ahead 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
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Combo Cargo have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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