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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Aston Martin DB12?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 150,002 £.

DB12

Engine and Performance:

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 121 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Bus offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is visibly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 1,078 L.

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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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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Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the VW ID. Buzz Bus have?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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