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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kangoo Compact Van

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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,682 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 201 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

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 considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

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

Kangoo Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 761 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries clearly more – 901 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly superior overall 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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The Renault Kangoo is a practical, no-nonsense compact van that turns urban deliveries and weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly easy chore. Roomy for its size, comfortable to drive and brimming with smart storage solutions, it’s a sensible pick for anyone who needs honest utility without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
670 - 901 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Kangoo Compact Van have?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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