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Volvo XC60 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Volvo XC60 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,336 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 403 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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 Volvo XC60 offers markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is clearly 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.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC60 is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers barely more torque with 709 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

XC60

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, Volvo XC60 is visibly 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 483 L. That’s a difference of about 857 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,205 L, about 662 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is far ahead 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 £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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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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