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VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (42,900 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Bus or Kia EV5?

VW ID. Buzz Bus vs Kia EV5: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • marginally more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV5

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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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

ID. Buzz Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,435 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Bus. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 45 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Bus.

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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 Bus offers marginally more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 34 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 EV5 takes 6.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Bus

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 EV5 is somewhat lighter – 2,069 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Bus carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 511 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus holds a narrow overall lead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
462 - 600 kg
Payload
465 - 511 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the VW ID. Buzz Bus have?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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