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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Kia Stonic comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or Kia Stonic?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs Kia Stonic: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially more power
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Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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 Cargo

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 Stonic is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,173 £.

Stonic

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 479 Nm more.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is clearly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 1,059 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries considerably more – 753 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 308 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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.

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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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 Stonic

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4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Jan
18 Mar 2026, 07:19:10

Very good car, uses little fuel, nothing's gone wrong in 4 years, no breakdowns.

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Ennio
4 Feb 2026, 13:19:36

I'm very satisfied — I have a Stonic Black Edition hybrid, and I haven't had any problems after two years.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
-
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
440 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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