Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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The ID.BUZZ’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The ID.BUZZ has Car2X, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems

Both the ID.BUZZ and the Mustang Mach-E have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ weighs 1013 to 1803 pounds more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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The ID.BUZZ comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire van. The Mustang Mach-E’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The ID.BUZZ’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Mustang Mach-E’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Volkswagen pays for scheduled maintenance on the ID.BUZZ for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volkswagen will pay for cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang Mach-E.

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The ID.BUZZ has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

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For better stopping power the ID.BUZZ’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang Mach-E:

	ID.BUZZ	Mustang Mach-E
Front Rotors	15 inches	14.2 inches
Rear Drums	13 inches	12.4 inches

The ID.BUZZ stops much shorter than the Mustang Mach-E:

	ID.BUZZ	Mustang Mach-E
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	177 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	121 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

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For better traction, the ID.BUZZ has larger tires than the Mustang Mach-E (F:235/50R20 & R:265/45R20 vs. 225/55R19).

The ID.BUZZ’s 235/50R20 front and 265/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang Mach-E’s standard 55 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the ID.BUZZ has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang Mach-E.

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For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 10 inches longer than on the Mustang Mach-E (127.5 inches vs. 117.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ID.BUZZ is 2.3 inches wider in the front and 2.3 inches wider in the rear than on the Mustang Mach-E.

For better maneuverability, the ID.BUZZ’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the Mustang Mach-E’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the ID.BUZZ has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Mustang Mach-E (6.3 vs. 5.8 inches), allowing the ID.BUZZ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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The ID.BUZZ offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the Mustang Mach-E can only carry 5.

The ID.BUZZ has 59 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Mustang Mach-E (160.1 vs. 101.1).

The ID.BUZZ has 1.7 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front hip room, 1.5 inches more front shoulder room, 2.8 inches more rear headroom, 1.8 inches more rear legroom, 11.6 inches more rear hip room and 5.8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Mustang Mach-E.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the ID.BUZZ’s middle and third row seats recline. The Mustang Mach-E’s rear seats don’t recline.

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The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area provides more volume than the Mustang Mach-E.

	ID.BUZZ	Mustang Mach-E
Third Seat Removed	75.5 cubic feet	29.7 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	145.5 cubic feet	59.7 cubic feet

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area is larger than the Mustang Mach-E’s in every dimension:

	ID.BUZZ	Mustang Mach-E
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	87.9”	36.5”/69.6”
Min Width	47.4”	40”
Height	46.5”	33.8”

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the ID.BUZZ Pro S Plus’ liftgate can be opened and closed just by a gesture, leaving your hands completely free. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

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The ID.BUZZ has a 2600 lbs. towing capacity. The Mustang Mach-E has no towing capacity.

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Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the Mustang Mach-E, the ID.BUZZ has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The ID.BUZZ Pro S Plus has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The ID.BUZZ’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the van, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a sensor on the cargo door. Intelligent Access is not available on the Mustang Mach-E Premium/GT/Rally.

The ID.BUZZ’s standard sliding doors can be opened with less than three inches side clearance. The Mustang Mach-E’s standard rear swing-out doors are bulky and make loading in tight spots difficult.

The ID.BUZZ’s power side sliding doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the van. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a power rear door.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the ID.BUZZ to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ID.BUZZ has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer cornering lights. The ID.BUZZ also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the ID.BUZZ to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The ID.BUZZ has standard heated front seats. Heated front seats cost extra on the Mustang Mach-E. The ID.BUZZ also has standard heated second row seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Mustang Mach-E.

The ID.BUZZ has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Mustang Mach-E.

The ID.BUZZ has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the rear seat, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Mustang Mach-E doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

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The ID.BUZZ was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2025. The Mustang Mach-E has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the ID.BUZZ as the 2025 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Mustang Mach-E was last chosen in 2021.