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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
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 £.

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.

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 substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 565 L.

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
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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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
136 - 168 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
459 - 610 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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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
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Kangoo?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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