Comparison

Tesla Model X vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model X 329 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.Buzz $84,990 vs $59,995
Faster charging Tesla Model X 31 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model X 8.5 vs 1.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model X
329 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
$256/mi vs $258/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
342 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
109.8 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Tesla Model X Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Trim used Model X ID. Buzz
MSRP (USD) $84,990 $59,995
Range 329 mi 234 mi
Efficiency 342 Wh/mi • 2.92 mi/kWh 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 96 kWh 86 kWh
Seats 6 7
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV Van
DC max 493 kW 200 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 31 min 33 min
Roadtrip score 78.8 58.2
Miles added (15 min est.) 95 mi 67 mi
USD per mile of range 258 $/mi 256 $/mi
Top speed 155 mph 99 mph
Cargo 25 cu ft 11 cu ft
Tow rating 4,960 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model X if you want the longer rated range (329 mi vs 234 mi).
  • Choose Tesla Model X if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 33 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.Buzz looks better ($256/mi vs $258/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model X has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

Tesla Model X8.5 Volkswagen ID.Buzz1.5 493 kW31 min 200 kW33 min

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