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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Alpine A390?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Alpine A390: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
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Alpine A390

  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,293 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A390 is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 96 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

A390

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 Alpine A390 offers noticeably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers somewhat more torque with 824 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A390 is very slightly lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries clearly more – 753 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 269 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 is far ahead 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 £57,900
A390

Alpine A390

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 - 470 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 497 - 551 km
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 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
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
481 - 484 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
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Alpine
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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