Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Custom
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo and the Ford Transit Custom side by side, from the manufacturers' own figures: electric versions only, so the comparison is like for like, with unverified figures left out.
Where each is stronger
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is the cheaper way in: from £37,690 excluding VAT, against £43,630 for the Ford Transit Custom.
The Ford Transit Custom carries more: up to 1,124 kg of payload, against 690 kg for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo.
The Ford Transit Custom has the bigger load area: up to 6.8 m³, against 3.9 m³.
Electric range favours the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo: up to 277 miles (official), against 230 for the Ford Transit Custom.
The Ford Transit Custom tows more: up to 2,300 kg braked, against 1,200 kg.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo vs Ford Transit Custom: the figures
Best figure across each model's versions; the version pages show which version and the source for every number. The stronger figure is in bold.
| Specification | Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo | Ford Transit Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Versions we track | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | electric | electric |
| Price from (excluding VAT) | £37,690 | £43,630 |
| Payload, up to | 690 kg | 1,124 kg |
| Load volume, up to | 3.9 m³ | 6.8 m³ |
| Official electric range, up to | 277 miles | 230 miles |
| Usable battery, up to | 79 kWh | 71 kWh |
| DC rapid charging, up to | 185 kW | 125 kW |
| Towing (braked), up to | 1,200 kg | 2,300 kg |
| Load length at floor, up to | 2,232 mm | - |
| Overall length | 4,714 mm | - |
Electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo version compared
Electric Ford Transit Custom versions compared
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 LWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L2 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 L1H1 SWB Low Roof Van, 71kWh 100kW/136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 340 LWB Low Roof Van (L2 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD
- Ford E-Transit Custom Trend 320 SWB Low Roof Double Cab-In-Van (L1 H1), 71kWh 100kW / 136PS RWD