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Renault Trafic Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Renault Trafic Bus vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Trafic Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,616 £.

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 significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 170 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 Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

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

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 Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 1,795 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries markedly more – 982 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 382 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 Trafic Bus
VW ID. Buzz Bus

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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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 Trafic Bus
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
175 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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