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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rocks Electric

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.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,007 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 410 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

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 8 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 639 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,842 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 1,277 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries significantly more – 600 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 458 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric stands well ahead of its rival 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
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Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
142 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Rocks Electric have?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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