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SEAT Ateca vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (25,100 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Ateca or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

SEAT Ateca vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

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

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

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,100 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,750 £.

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 considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm more.

Ateca

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Ateca is clearly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,055 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 830 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 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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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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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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SEAT Ateca
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 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
129 - 144 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
516 - 525 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
116 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the SEAT Ateca?

The SEAT Ateca is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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