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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or VW Transporter Transporter?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • a bit more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Transporter Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly lighter

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 Transporter Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,340 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is somewhat more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers visibly more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 154 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is barely faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 659 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
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VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
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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