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Renault Austral vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (148 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Renault Austral vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Austral is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,650 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

Austral

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: Renault Austral offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is clearly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 716 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries visibly more – 753 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 298 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £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
Renault Austral
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Renault Austral
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
145 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
109 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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