How does VW’s electrical van size-up towards the competitors?
New for the 2025 mannequin yr, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the primary all-electric minivan offered in the US, and the German carmaker’s first passenger van offered right here because the Chrysler-built Routan was discontinued after the 2014 mannequin yr.
How Huge is the ID. Buzz?
Electrical Minivan
Volkswagen’s new electrical van is cute as a bug (pun supposed), however is it as sensible as different minivans accessible right here within the U.S?
A fast look may recommend that the ID. Buzz is smaller than different minivans, and that, given its quirky nature, it might not be as much as the intense duties of hauling transforming provides or a high-school wrestling workforce. And whereas the ID. Buzz is loads snug for six passengers, it struck us as being a little bit shorter in size than different automobiles within the class. So, we broke out the measuring tape…
Okay, we didn’t measure something. Right here we’re evaluating specs and dimensions as shared by every van’s producer. Examine the chart out:
Word: In instances the place maker specs ranged due the inclusion of a sunroof (or not) we shared the no-sunroof numbers.
Three ideas on the chart:
These Vans are Fairly Shut in Measurement
All of the vans listed are shut by way of general area. Actually, with two exceptions, we might not make a shopping for determination based mostly on these numbers alone. Each van on the checklist would serve an proprietor nicely by way of passenger consolation and passenger area. However…
Buzz Seats Simply Two in Again
With a 3rd-row seat restricted to only two occupants, the I.D. Buzz is at an obstacle to the opposite vans on the checklist. That stated, that Buzz’s 3rd-row bench is the roomiest of the bunch, serving up probably the most legroom.
No Cargo Area in Again
The ID. Buzz provides—by far—the least area aft of the threerd-row. Volkswagen makes up (type of) for the restricted area with a pleasant cargo-divider shelf and a pair of handsome baskets. However finally, the area deficiency will matter if a Buzz proprietor is trying to take six of us on a journey that features baggage.
Keep in mind the ID. Buzz is Electrical
Relating to lengthy journeys, the ID Buzz’s comparatively restricted vary (do not forget that this fashionable VW is electrical) of 231-234 miles means stopping comparatively usually to cost.
CG Says:
We actually like the ID. Buzz, and for many functions it would carry out in addition to different U.S.-market minivans–it’s additionally probably the most entertaining van to drive. But when it is advisable haul greater than six passengers, or cram numerous stuff aft of the rearmost seating row, the ID. Buzz might not be your greatest minivan selection.
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