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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Nissan Ariya?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Ariya

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  • visibly more power
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,284 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is visibly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers marginally more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 38 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers visibly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers moderately more torque with 679 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 79 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: Nissan Ariya offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is barely lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries substantially more – 753 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
417 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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
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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