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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Fiat 500 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Fiat 500 Convertible?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Fiat 500 Convertible: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
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Fiat 500 Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,859 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers visibly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 142 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

500 Convertible

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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: Fiat 500 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 1,114 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries clearly more – 753 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 428 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 Convertible holds a slight edge 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 £19,700
500 Convertible

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 313 km
VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Fiat 500 Convertible

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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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Fiat 500 Convertible

The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Fiat 500 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
3
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
183 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
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