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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or smart #5?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs smart #5: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly 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:

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

smart #5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,222 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 135 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

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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 smart #5 offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the smart #5 is noticeably faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers barely more torque with 710 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: smart #5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, smart #5 is only slightly lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,370 L more than the smart #5.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries noticeably more – 753 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 251 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 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 £39,300
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smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
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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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smart #5

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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Reviews smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Stefan
31 Jan 2026, 22:25:16

I spent a weekend with the Brabus #5 and I’m thrilled! Extremely quiet, even at just under 220 km/h. Very good ride comfort, especially if, like me, you prefer a softer setup for better suspension comfort!
Brutal acceleration that only really hits from about 50 km/h and culminates in a 0–200 km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds… There are almost no cars up to roughly 1,000 hp that are faster!
The actual charging performance is, I believe, the best of any passenger car available in the EU (only Zeekr shows a little more on paper, but probably not in real life) — it charges at peaks up to 425 kW! 10–80% in 13 minutes and 5–100% in 28 minutes.
The fit and finish are in places better than the Mercedes E‑Class...

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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:11:24

Apart from the hopefully soon improved/reduced chimes and the horrendously hard-to-reach mute for the speed warning, the car is really a knockout!
Very, very quiet, comfortable, extremely fast (Brabus version), great build quality, great equipment!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
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
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
475 - 502 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
smart
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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