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Vauxhall Frontera vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Vauxhall Frontera vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Frontera

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.

Vauxhall Frontera is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,121 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Frontera is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 85 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm more.

Frontera

Space and Everyday Use:

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: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,006 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 880 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is decisively ahead 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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Vauxhall Frontera

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 118 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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