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Renault Kangoo vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Renault Kangoo vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Kangoo

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,141 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 200 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is a bit faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

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

Kangoo

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: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is substantially lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 911 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 950 L. That’s a difference of about 390 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo offers noticeably more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 845 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries marginally more – 610 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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
Renault Kangoo
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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Renault Kangoo
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 168 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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