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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is marginally more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 171 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 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: Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries slightly more – 901 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo stands well ahead of its rival 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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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
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
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

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