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Vauxhall Vivaro vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

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 Vivaro is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,654 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 23.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers markedly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 133 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

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 significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 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 Vivaro takes 10.5 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is slightly faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Vauxhall Vivaro tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is noticeably lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 678 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,100 L, about 3,895 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries clearly more – 1,226 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 626 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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
33,200 - 52,500 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 6,100 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
130 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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