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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Audi A1?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Audi A1: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,884 £.

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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 Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 359 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 1,005 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 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
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Audi
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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