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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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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.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,110 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers very slightly 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £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
VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
-

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 - 286 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 - 210 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
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