Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW ID. Buzz Bus has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42900 £, while the Volvo XC90 costs 69800 £. That’s a price difference of around 26907 £.
As for range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus performs convincingly better – achieving up to 485 km, about 414 km more than the Volvo XC90.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC90 has a evident edge – offering 455 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC90 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.10 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Volvo XC90 performs slightly better – 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: Volvo XC90 pulls minimal stronger with 709 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Volvo XC90 offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Volvo XC90 is slightly lighter – 2080 kg compared to 2400 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers convincingly more room – 1340 L compared to 302 L. That’s a difference of about 1038 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus performs somewhat better – up to 2205 L, which is about 349 L more than the Volvo XC90.
When it comes to payload, Volvo XC90 to a small extent takes the win – 710 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.
Overall, the VW ID. Buzz Bus shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.
detailsThe 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.
details|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
69800 - 84600 £
|
Price
42900 - 64200 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
3.5 - 8.5 L
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
71 km
|
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
|
|
co2
79 - 191 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Bus
|
|
Seats
7
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
2080 - 2297 kg
|
Curb weight
2400 - 2780 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
262 - 302 L
|
Trunk capacity
1121 - 1340 L
|
|
Length
4953 mm
|
Length
4712 - 4962 mm
|
|
Width
1923 mm
|
Width
1985 mm
|
|
Height
1771 mm
|
Height
1924 - 1927 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1816 - 1856 L
|
Max trunk capacity
2205 L
|
|
Payload
653 - 710 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
5.4 - 7.7 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
|
|
Torque
360 - 709 Nm
|
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
|
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1969 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Volvo
|
Brand
VW
|
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.