Comparing 2026 Launch Series AWD vs 2025 Pro S Plus with 4MOTION (representative trims)
| Metric | Tesla Model Y L | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $61,990 | $68,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | N/A - No meaningful used market yet | $50,000 - $58,000 |
| Destination | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| OTD (New) | $68,088 | $75,677 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | N/A - No meaningful used market yet | $53,905 - $62,385 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 456 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 435 lb-ft | 512 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Curb Weight | 4,603 lbs | 6,197 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | — | 3,500 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 325 mi | 231 mi |
| Battery | 83 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS | CCS1 (+NACS adpt) |
| DC Fast Charge | 250 kW | 200 kW |
| DC 10–80% | — | 26 min |
| Onboard AC | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| L2 10–80% | — | 7 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | — | 9 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 195.9 in | 195.4 in |
| Width | — | 78.1 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — | 6.3 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 31.2 in | 42.4 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | L2+ Point-to-Point | Basic L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Tesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional) | VW IQ.DRIVE (hands-on, semi-automated capability) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Tesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto) | Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto); myVW+; Wi-Fi hotspot; Premium Navigation EV / Premium Speech on equipped trims |
| Center Display | 16" center touchscreen | 12.9" touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | None | 5.3" driver display |
| HUD | No | Yes |
| Other Displays | TBD | — |
| Audio | TBD | Harman Kardon premium audio, 13 speakers + subwoofer + amp |
| Driver Profiles | Driver profiles supported | Yes — memory seats/mirrors |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 4.1 cu ft | — |
| Behind 3rd Row | — | 18.6 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | — | 75.5 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 89.6 cu ft | 145.5 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Partial |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | — | 48.4 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Tesla Model Y L$61,990
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$68,990
Pre-Owned Price
Tesla Model Y LN/A - No meaningful used market yet
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$50,000 - $58,000
Destination
Tesla Model Y L$1,390
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$1,550
OTD (New)
Tesla Model Y L$68,088
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$75,677
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Tesla Model Y LN/A - No meaningful used market yet
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$53,905 - $62,385
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Tesla Model Y LAWD
Volkswagen ID. BuzzAWD
Horsepower
Tesla Model Y L456 hp
Volkswagen ID. Buzz335 hp
Torque
Tesla Model Y L435 lb-ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz512 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Tesla Model Y L4.4 sec
Volkswagen ID. Buzz5.5 sec
Curb Weight
Tesla Model Y L4,603 lbs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6,197 lbs
Towing Capacity
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz3,500 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Tesla Model Y L325 mi
Volkswagen ID. Buzz231 mi
Battery
Tesla Model Y L83 kWh
Volkswagen ID. Buzz91 kWh
Charging Type
Tesla Model Y LNACS
Volkswagen ID. BuzzCCS1 (+NACS adpt)
DC Fast Charge
Tesla Model Y L250 kW
Volkswagen ID. Buzz200 kW
DC 10–80%
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz26 min
Onboard AC
Tesla Model Y L11.5 kW
Volkswagen ID. Buzz11 kW
L2 10–80%
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz7 hrs
L2 10–100%
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz9 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Tesla Model Y L6
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6
Length
Tesla Model Y L195.9 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz195.4 in
Width
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz78.1 in
Height
Tesla Model Y L65.7 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz76.2 in
Ground Clearance
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6.3 in
3rd Row Legroom
Tesla Model Y L31.2 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz42.4 in
3rd Row Headroom
Tesla Model Y L38.1 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz38.7 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Tesla Model Y LL2+ Point-to-Point
Volkswagen ID. BuzzBasic L2
SAE Level
Tesla Model Y L2
Volkswagen ID. Buzz2
Self Driving System
Tesla Model Y LTesla Autopilot / Full Self-Driving (optional)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzVW IQ.DRIVE (hands-on, semi-automated capability)
Infotainment
Car Software
Tesla Model Y LTesla OS (no native CarPlay/Android Auto)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzWireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto); myVW+; Wi-Fi hotspot; Premium Navigation EV / Premium Speech on equipped trims
Center Display
Tesla Model Y L16" center touchscreen
Volkswagen ID. Buzz12.9" touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Tesla Model Y LNone
Volkswagen ID. Buzz5.3" driver display
HUD
Tesla Model Y LNo
Volkswagen ID. BuzzYes
Other Displays
Tesla Model Y LTBD
Volkswagen ID. Buzz—
Audio
Tesla Model Y LTBD
Volkswagen ID. BuzzHarman Kardon premium audio, 13 speakers + subwoofer + amp
Driver Profiles
Tesla Model Y LDriver profiles supported
Volkswagen ID. BuzzYes — memory seats/mirrors
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Tesla Model Y L4.1 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz—
Behind 3rd Row
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz18.6 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz75.5 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Tesla Model Y L89.6 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz145.5 cu ft
Fold Flat
Tesla Model Y LYes
Volkswagen ID. BuzzPartial
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Tesla Model Y L—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz48.4 in
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