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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Hongqi E-HS9?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID. Buzz Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,712 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 30 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is noticeably 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers very slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 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: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 1,340 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries noticeably more – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 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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Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Hongqi
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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