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Vauxhall Vivaro vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Vivaro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is visibly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers visibly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 105 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

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 Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries noticeably more – 1,226 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 473 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is narrowly 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction 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
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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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