Comparison
Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Premium RWD vs ID. Buzz: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,490 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 26 min vs 36 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $3,850 vs $6,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
26 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model 3
4.9 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium RWD | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,490 (better) | $59,995 |
| Range | 363 mi (better) | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 82 kWh | 86 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Van |
| DC max | 208 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 36 min | 26 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 79.1 (better) | 69.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 96 mi (better) | 85 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 117 $/mi (better) | 256 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s (better) | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 125 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 21 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,205 lb | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You want the lower price: $42,490 vs $59,995 to start, $17,505 less.
- You drive long days: 363 vs 234 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $6,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 21 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 7.4 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Volkswagen ID.Buzz if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 26 vs 36 minutes.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Availability: Volkswagen ID.Buzz sales are paused for the 2025 model year.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
| Charging mix | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 250 Wh/mi | 408 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $2,850 | $4,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $3,850 | $6,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $8,000 | $13,050 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.Buzz | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 247 mi | 159 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 216 mi | 139 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 70 min | about 80 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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