Head to head
Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range — 275 miles WLTP against 245, a gap of about 30 miles between charges. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 1121 litres and 7 seats versus 594 litres and 5 in the Tesla Model 3 Performance. On price the Volkswagen ID. Buzz starts about £990 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Tesla Model 3 Performance at 2.9s.
On the measured specifications below, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads in 3 areas and the Tesla Model 3 Performance in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech