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Kia XCeed vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Kia XCeed vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
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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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,430 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 414 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 913 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries noticeably more – 753 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 268 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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