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Renault Master Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Renault Master Transporter vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Master Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,917 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers marginally more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 7 km more than the Renault Master Transporter.

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 299 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 3 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is very slightly lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries clearly more – 1,846 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,093 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is decisively 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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Renault Master Transporter
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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