Comparison
Subaru Solterra vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Volkswagen ID.Buzz 227 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 35 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.Buzz 3.4 vs 6.6
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
234 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$170/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
320 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
92 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Subaru Solterra | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | AWD | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $38,495 | $59,995 |
| Range | 227 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 69 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 100 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 35 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 55.3 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 65 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 170 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Volkswagen ID.Buzz if you want the longer rated range (234 mi vs 227 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.Buzz if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Subaru Solterra looks better ($170/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.Buzz has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 3.4).
Subaru Solterra3.4 Volkswagen ID.Buzz6.6 100 kW35 min 200 kW33 min
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