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smart #1 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

smart #1 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

smart #1

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #1 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,150 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers moderately more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 85 km more than the smart #1.

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 smart #1 offers very slightly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

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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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 1,027 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 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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Reviews smart #1

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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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3.9 (1 Reviews)
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The ID.BUZZ is more stylish, livelier and I prefer how it looks. The PV5 still lacks long-term experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 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
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
462 - 600 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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