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Kia EV3 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Kia EV3 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,673 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 87 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 294 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is clearly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers substantially more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 927 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,900
ID. Buzz Bus

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 329 - 485 km
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Reviews Kia EV3

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Werner Wesselbaum
22 Jul 2026, 06:43:05

The Kia EV3 is the modern car. It offers an optional 22 kW charger for people who can’t charge at home — only a few manufacturers think of that, really a shame.

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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José
24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
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Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
385 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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