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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Land Rover Defender?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • marginally lighter

Land Rover Defender

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  • clearly more power

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,293 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 407 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 295 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 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: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is marginally lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries only slightly more – 819 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo comes out clearly 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
VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
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