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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,859 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 167 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

Taycan Wagon

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 612 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 431 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan Wagon is only slightly lighter – 2,190 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 894 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries marginally more – 605 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon is clearly superior overall 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 £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km
VW ID. Buzz Bus
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
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
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
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