Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen ID. Buzz I vs Ford S-Max II CD539: size comparison
- Length S-Max II CD539 92 mm4 in longer
- Width ID. Buzz I 69 mm3 in wider
- Height ID. Buzz I 282 mm11 in taller
- Boot ID. Buzz I 936 L33.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:25 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The ID. Buzz I is 92 mm4 in shorter, 69 mm3 in wider and 282 mm11 in taller than the S-Max II CD539. Its wheelbase is 138 mm5 in longer.
| Dimension | ID. Buzz I | S-Max II CD539 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,712 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,712 mm | 4,804 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,804 mm | −92 mm−4 in −1.9% |
| Width | 1,985 mm6 ft 6 in6 ft 6 in1,985 mm | 1,916 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,916 mm | +69 mm+3 in +3.6% |
| Height | 1,937 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,937 mm | 1,655 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,655 mm | +282 mm+11 in +17.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,988 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,988 mm | 2,850 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,850 mm | +138 mm+5 in +4.8% |
| Footprint | 9.35 m²100.7 sq ft100.7 sq ft9.35 m² | 9.20 m²99.1 sq ft99.1 sq ft9.20 m² | +0.15 m²+1.6 sq ft +1.6% |
| Boot | 1,121 L39.6 cu ft39.6 cu ft1,121 L | 185 L6.5 cu ft6.5 cu ft185 L | +936 L+33.1 cu ft +505.9% |
| Kerb weight | 2,375–2,462 kg5,236–5,428 lb5,236–5,428 lb2,375–2,462 kg | 1,878 kg4,140 lb4,140 lb1,878 kg | +497 kg+1,096 lb +26.5% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €30,800 (2015) | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
ID. Buzz I
- Single garage
- Tight 788 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 508 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 288 mm11 in to spare in length, 258 mm10 in each side
S-Max II CD539
- Single garage
- Tight 696 mm2 ft 3 in to spare in length, 542 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 196 mm8 in to spare in length, 292 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz I or the Ford S-Max II CD539?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The ID. Buzz I is 92 mm shorter, 69 mm wider and 282 mm taller than the S-Max II CD539. Its wheelbase is 138 mm longer.
Will the Volkswagen ID. Buzz I and the Ford S-Max II CD539 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen ID. Buzz I fits, but it is tight to get out (788 mm to spare in length, 508 mm each side). The Ford S-Max II CD539 fits, but it is tight to get out (696 mm to spare in length, 542 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz I: 1,121 L against 185 L in the Ford S-Max II CD539 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.