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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Ford Transit Connect?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly more power
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Ford Transit Connect

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Ford Transit Connect is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,760 £.

Transit Connect

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 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 359 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: VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 689 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries marginally more – 780 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is decisively ahead 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
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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
30,800 - 35,300 £
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
-
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
VW
Brand
Ford
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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