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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Genesis GV70?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Genesis GV70

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,621 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 24 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

GV70

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV70 offers markedly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 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: Genesis GV70 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 71 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries noticeably more – 753 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 holds a narrow overall lead 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 £59,200
GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
479 km
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
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
515 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Genesis
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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