Compare performance (170 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Trafic Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,325 £.
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 substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is only slightly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.
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 3.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is moderately lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers barely more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 100 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries markedly more – 982 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.
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.
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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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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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
8 - 9
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Seats
3
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
4,712 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,985 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Height
1,932 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
640 - 753 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
VW
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