Comparison
Tesla Model X vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Model X vs ID. Buzz: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model X 352 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.Buzz $59,995 vs $114,990
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 26 min vs 31 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model X $4,950 vs $6,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model X
352 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
$256/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
26 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
320 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model X
3.8 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Tesla Model X | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Model X | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $114,990 | $59,995 (better) |
| Range | 352 mi (better) | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh (better) | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (better) | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 6 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 250 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 31 min | 26 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 82.9 (better) | 69.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 102 mi (better) | 85 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 256 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 3.8 s (better) | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft (better) | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,960 lb (better) | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Tesla Model X if…
- You drive long days: 352 vs 234 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $6,300 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 25 vs 11 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 4,960 lb vs 2,205 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.8 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 want the lower price: $59,995 vs $114,990 to start, $54,995 less.
- You need 7 seats (vs 6).
Availability: Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock. Volkswagen ID.Buzz sales are paused for the 2025 model year.
5-year energy cost: Tesla Model X vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
| Charging mix | Tesla Model X | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 320 Wh/mi | 408 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $4,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,950 | $6,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,250 | $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 X | Volkswagen ID.Buzz | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 239 mi | 159 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 209 mi | 139 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 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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