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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Maxus Deliver 3 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Maxus Deliver 3?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Maxus Deliver 3: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maxus Deliver 3

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Maxus Deliver 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,206 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Maxus Deliver 3. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 216 km more than the Maxus Deliver 3.

Deliver 3

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 considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Maxus Deliver 3 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 225 Nm. That’s about 454 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Deliver 3 is clearly lighter – 1,690 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 3 carries markedly more – 970 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 370 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
VW ID. Buzz Bus
Maxus Deliver 3

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Maxus Deliver 3

The Maxus Deliver 3 arrives as a sensible, modern workhorse that swaps diesel grime for electric smoothness, offering a roomy cargo bay and a tidy, driver-friendly cabin that makes daily runs feel less like a chore. For small businesses and urban couriers it’s a pragmatic, cost-conscious choice that’s easy to live with — and yes, it even makes parking and tight city turns feel almost enjoyable.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
Maxus Deliver 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
33,600 £
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
20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
269 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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,690 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
970 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
225 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
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