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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 67,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Ford Transit Transporter?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
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Ford Transit 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:

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,745 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 53 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

Transit 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 markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers visibly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 249 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: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

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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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
67,300 - 73,000 £
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
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
341 - 402 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
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
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,712 mm
Length
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Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,059 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
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
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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