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Renault R5 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Renault R5 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • somewhat more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

R5

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 R5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,650 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 50 km more than the Renault R5.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault R5 offers clearly more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers considerably more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 4,121 Nm more.

R5

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 R5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault R5 is clearly lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 817 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,794 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries considerably more – 753 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 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 £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

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

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