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Kia EV9 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Kia EV9 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,598 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is very slightly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 108 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV9 is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers barely more torque with 740 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 61 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers noticeably more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 1,507 L more than the Kia EV9.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries a bit more – 753 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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.

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EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,015 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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