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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or VW Transporter Transporter?

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

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range

VW Transporter Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Transporter Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,049 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 124 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers slightly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is very slightly faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers visibly 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 Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 506 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is slightly 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 £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

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
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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