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Kia EV6 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Kia EV6 vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Kia EV6

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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EV6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia EV6 is a bit cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,293 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 97 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

ID. Buzz Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV6 offers substantially more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV6 is slightly faster – reaching 188 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Bus tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers a bit more torque with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm more.

EV6

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV6 is noticeably lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers clearly more boot space – 1,340 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 850 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 2,205 L, about 915 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
Kia EV6
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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VW ID. Buzz Bus

The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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Kia EV6
VW ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
4,695 mm
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
440 - 450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
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