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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Vauxhall Vivaro?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably 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.

Vauxhall Vivaro is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,654 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is markedly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 135 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Vivaro

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is noticeably lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 678 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 626 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is decisively ahead 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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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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The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 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
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Vauxhall
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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