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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Renault Mégane?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
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Renault Mégane

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Mégane is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,507 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 3 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Mégane

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 noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 160 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 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 Mégane offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is markedly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,568 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries substantially more – 753 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo holds a decisive overall lead 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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Renault Mégane

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
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
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
446 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
160 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
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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