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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Renault Kangoo?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
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Renault Kangoo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,850 £.

Kangoo

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is considerably lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries a bit more – 753 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly superior 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
VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Renault Kangoo

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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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
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