Comparison
Nissan Ariya vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Nissan Ariya 289 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $44,370 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 35 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Nissan Ariya 6.4 vs 3.6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Nissan Ariya
289 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
92 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Nissan Ariya | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,370 | $59,995 |
| Range | 289 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 87 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 178 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 65.5 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 76 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 154 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Ariya if you want the longer rated range (289 mi vs 234 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.Buzz if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Ariya has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
Nissan Ariya6.4 Volkswagen ID.Buzz3.6 178 kW35 min 200 kW33 min
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