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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Polestar 4?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Polestar 4: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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Polestar 4

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,202 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 135 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

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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 Polestar 4 offers visibly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 4 is somewhat 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 Polestar 4 delivers marginally more torque with 686 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 7 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 4 is very slightly lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 814 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,205 L, about 669 L more than the Polestar 4.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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 £53,100
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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km
VW ID. Buzz Bus
Polestar 4

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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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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
4,840 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
455 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Polestar
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