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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Maxus Euniq 5 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Maxus Euniq 5?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Maxus Euniq 5: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maxus Euniq 5

  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,544 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is moderately more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 5. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers visibly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 125 km more than the Maxus Euniq 5.

Euniq 5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 369 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 590 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 marginally more – 600 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

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
VW ID. Buzz Bus
Maxus Euniq 5

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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 Euniq 5

The Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
Maxus Euniq 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
46,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
360 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
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
4,825 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
541 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
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
130 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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