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Kia Sportage vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 43600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sportage has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13402 £.

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 VW ID. Buzz Cargo has a distinct edge – offering 340 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID. Buzz Cargo pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 359 Nm difference.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sportage offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 5 vs 3.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2264 kg. The difference is around 712 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo performs significantly better – up to 3900 L, which is about 2124 L more than the Kia Sportage.

When it comes to payload, VW ID. Buzz Cargo clearly perceptible takes the win – 753 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.2 - 20.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 330 - 455 km
Kia Sportage
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

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Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo marries retro Volkswagen charm with a thoroughly modern electric work van, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical load area wrapped in friendly, iconic styling. It's a smart pick for urban tradespeople and small businesses who want quiet, effortless driving, lower running costs and easy maneuverability — with a healthy dash of nostalgia on the job.

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Kia Sportage
VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
43600 - 51400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
2264 - 2510 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4540 mm
Length
4712 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1985 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1932 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
3900 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.