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SsangYong Musso vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

SsangYong Musso vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Musso is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,859 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Musso is moderately faster – reaching 187 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Musso offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Musso is a bit lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries noticeably more – 1,010 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly superior overall 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
SsangYong Musso
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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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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SsangYong Musso
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
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