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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is somewhat cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,232 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is moderately more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

Transit Custom Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers barely more torque with 679 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 49 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo leads convincingly 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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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
50,800 - 63,000 £
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
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 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
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
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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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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