Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2024 Jaguar I-Pace

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 I-Pace doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Jaguar I-Pace doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

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 I-Pace doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems

The ID.BUZZ Pro S Plus has a standard Overhead View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The I-Pace only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the ID.BUZZ and the I-Pace have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, 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 and rear cross-path warning.

The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ weighs 1204 to 1413 pounds more than the Jaguar I-Pace. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The ID.BUZZ’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the I-Pace’s (7 vs. 6 years).

There are over 4 times as many Volkswagen dealers as there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the ID.BUZZ’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the ID.BUZZ gets better mileage than the I-Pace:

The ID.BUZZ can travel longer on a full charge than the I-Pace on a full charge:

For better stopping power the ID.BUZZ’s brake rotors are larger than those on the I-Pace:

For better traction and acceleration, the ID.BUZZ has larger rear tires than the I-Pace (265/45R20 vs. 245/50R20). The ID.BUZZ’s rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the I-Pace (265/45R20 vs. 255/40R22).

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 9.8 inches longer than on the I-Pace (127.5 inches vs. 117.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ID.BUZZ is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .3 inches wider in the rear than on the I-Pace.

For better maneuverability, the ID.BUZZ’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the I-Pace’s (37.4 feet vs. 40.5 feet).

The ID.BUZZ has .7 inches more front headroom, 1.5 inches more front shoulder room, 2.9 inches more rear headroom, 4.9 inches more rear legroom and 7.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the I-Pace.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area provides more volume than the I-Pace.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area is larger than the I-Pace’s in every dimension:

The ID.BUZZ’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the I-Pace’s (2600 vs. 1653 pounds).

The ID.BUZZ’s standard sliding doors can be opened with less than three inches side clearance. The I-Pace’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 I-Pace 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. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the I-Pace.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the ID.BUZZ has a standard rear wiper. The I-Pace doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ID.BUZZ has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The I-Pace 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 I-Pace doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

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 I-Pace.

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 I-Pace doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.