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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or VW Transporter Bus?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • a bit more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range

VW Transporter Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately lighter

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.

VW Transporter Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,086 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers visibly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 131 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 264 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is moderately lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers only slightly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 105 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries noticeably more – 1,143 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is barely ahead 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
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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