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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Nissan Interstar?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • moderately more electric range
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Nissan Interstar

  • moderately cheaper
  • 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Interstar is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,696 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers moderately more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 75 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 299 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 847 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
VW ID. Buzz Bus
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Nissan
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