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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or NIO EL6?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs NIO EL6: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,293 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 74 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

EL6

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 NIO EL6 offers noticeably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL6 is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 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: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is marginally lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,470 L more than the NIO EL6.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries visibly more – 753 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
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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