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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs XPeng X9 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 66,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or XPeng X9?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs XPeng X9: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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XPeng X9

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,900 £ , while the XPeng X9 costs 66,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,659 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 20 kWh/100km for the XPeng X9. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the XPeng X9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 615 km, about 130 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 XPeng X9 offers markedly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng X9 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers marginally more torque with 679 Nm compared to 640 Nm. That’s about 39 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.

Seats: XPeng X9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,400 kg compared to 2,690 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 721 L. That’s a difference of about 619 L.

When it comes to payload, the XPeng X9 carries barely more – 610 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus has only a minor advantage 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

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XPeng X9

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
66,500 - 74,200 £
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
20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
535 - 615 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,690 - 2,750 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
721 L
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,988 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
575 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
320 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
450 - 640 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
235 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
XPeng
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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