Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX vs Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) has a starting price of €73101, compared to the Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...), which starts at €66819.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX | Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Turkey, UK |
| Body Style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €73101 | €66819 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €48790 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX | Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 423 km | 325 km |
| Range (GCC) | 360 km | 256 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 68 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.9 kWh/100 km | 25 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.56 km/kWh | 4 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 185 kW, while the Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...) maxes out at 125 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX | Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 185 kW | 125 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.8 | 5.8 |
Performance
The Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...) is rear-wheel drive, while the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX | Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 679 Nm | 415 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 3.2 |
Dimensions
The Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…).
The Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX | Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4712 mm | 5050 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2211 mm | 2275 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1985 mm | 2032 mm |
| Height | 1927 mm | 1959 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2989 mm | 3100 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW (2024-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (2024-…).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX | Ford e-Tourneo Custom L1 160 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 6 | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Curb Weight | 2652 kg | 2589 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 1121 l | 672 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2123 l | 4640 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.1 | 9.2 |