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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or NIO ET5 Wagon?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,141 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 75 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 890 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 2,205 L, about 905 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon shows a few small advantages 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
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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