Kia PV5 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Kia PV5, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Kia PV5 and are good next research steps.

from £42,900

VW ID. Buzz Bus

Price 42,900 - 64,200 £
Body Type 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
Battery Capacity 59 - 86 kWh
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 145 - 160 km/h
Torque 310 - 679 Nm
Doors 5
Model ID. Buzz
Model ID. Buzz kurz Pure, ID. Buzz kurz Pro, ID. Buzz lang Pro, ID. Buzz kurz GTX, ID. Buzz lang GTX
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Freestyle, GOAL, 4MOTION
Power kW 125 - 250 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity 1,121 - 1,340 L
Length 4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width 1,985 mm
Height 1,924 - 1,927 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 2,205 L
Payload 462 - 600 kg

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VW ID. Buzz Bus as a suitable alternative to Kia PV5

The VW ID. Buzz brings a nostalgic flair reminiscent of the iconic microbus, now reimagined with modern electric capabilities and a spacious, tech-filled interior. In contrast, the Kia EV5 leans into a sleek, futuristic design that prioritizes efficiency and advanced technological integration. While the ID. Buzz scores high on charm and retro appeal, the EV5 offers a tailored ride with cutting-edge features, making this comparison a fascinating blend of new-age nostalgia versus modern innovation.

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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significantly more power
somewhat more electric range
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
barely more trunk space

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from £42,400

Hyundai Staria

Price 42,400 - 50,500 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 225 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Seats 7 - 9
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.2 s
Model Year 2024
Torque 367 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Staria
Model Staria 1.6 T-GDI HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level Trend Automatik, Prime Automatik, Signature Automatik
Power kW 165 kW
co2 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity 117 - 831 L
Width 1,997 mm
Brand Hyundai
Payload 605 - 775 kg

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Hyundai Staria as a suitable alternative to Kia PV5

The Hyundai Staria is a spaceship-like people carrier — airy, futuristic and spectacularly spacious — while the Kia Carnival (PV5) plays it cooler, offering familiar family-friendly practicality with sharper handling. Choose the Staria for wow-factor and maximum cabin comfort; pick the Carnival for everyday usability, better driver manners and a smarter value-for-money package.

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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noticeably more power
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £37,500

VW Transporter Transporter

Price 37,500 - 60,800 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 110 - 286 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range 56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity 11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Seats 2 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 16.9 s
Model Year 2025
Max Speed 112 - 150 km/h
Torque 310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4 - 5
Model Transporter
Model T7 Kastenwagen kurz 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen kurz 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kastenwagen L-Trennwand kurz 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen L-Trennwand kurz 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kastenwagen L-Trennwand lang 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen lang 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen lang 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kastenwagen Plus kurz 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen Plus kurz 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kastenwagen Plus lang 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen Plus lang 2.5 eHybrid, T7 Kastenwagen L-Trennwand lang 2.5 eHybrid, T7 e-Kastenwagen kurz, T7 e-Kastenwagen lang, T7 Kastenwagen Hochdach kurz 2.0 TDI, T7 Kastenwagen Hochdach lang 2.0 TDI, T7 e-Kastenwagen Plus kurz, T7 e-Kastenwagen Plus lang, T7 e-Kastenwagen L-Trennwand kurz, T7 e-Kastenwagen L-Trennwand lang, T7 e-Kastenwagen Hochdach kurz, T7 e-Kastenwagen Hochdach lang
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level 4MOTION Automatik, Automatik, CVT-Automatik, PanAmericana, Edition, PanAmericana CVT-Automatik, Edition CVT-Automatik, PanAmericana Automatik, PanAmericana 4MOTION Automatik, Edition Automatik, Edition 4MOTION Automatik
Power kW 81 - 210 kW
co2 0 - 220 g/km
Engine capacity 1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Curb weight 1,872 - 2,462 kg
Fuel tank capacity 55 L
Length 5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width 2,032 mm
Height 1,966 - 1,985 mm
Brand VW
Payload 755 - 1,259 kg

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VW Transporter Transporter as a suitable alternative to Kia PV5

This comparison pits the VW Transporter—commonly just called the Transporter—against the Kia PV5 to help you decide which van suits your needs. I’ll cover practicality, driving dynamics, running costs and key features so you can pick the better fit for work or family use.

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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substantially more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £43,600

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

Price 43,600 - 51,400 £
Body Type Cargo Van
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
Battery Capacity 59 - 79 kWh
Seats 3
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 145 - 160 km/h
Torque 310 - 679 Nm
Doors 4
Model ID. Buzz
Model ID. Buzz Cargo Pro, ID. Buzz Cargo Pure
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level 4MOTION
Power kW 125 - 250 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,264 - 2,510 kg
Length 4,712 mm
Width 1,985 mm
Height 1,932 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 3,900 L
Payload 640 - 753 kg

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VW ID. Buzz Cargo as a suitable alternative to Kia PV5

Comparing the VW ID. Buzz Cargo and the Kia PV5 to help you choose the electric van that best suits your business or trade. I’ll focus on practicality, range, charging, running costs and real-world usability so you can pick the right tool for daily deliveries or jobsite work.

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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significantly more power
very slightly more electric range

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from £20,300

Citroen Berlingo

Price 20,300 - 34,900 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range 334 - 343 km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.2 - 14.3 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Berlingo
Model Berlingo M, Berlingo XL, Berlingo MPV M Elektro 136, Berlingo M Diesel 100, Berlingo M Diesel 130, Berlingo XL Diesel 130, Berlingo MPV M Diesel 100, Berlingo MPV M Diesel 130, Berlingo MPV XL Diesel 100, Berlingo M Benzin 110
CO2 Efficiency Class A, E
Trim Level Max, Plus, You, Plus (7-Sitzer), Plus EAT8, Max Automatik, Plus Automatik, Plus Automatik (7-Sitzer), Max (7-Sitzer), Max Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 75 - 100 kW
co2 0 - 151 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Curb weight 1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity 775 - 1,050 L
Width 1,848 mm
Brand Citroen
Payload 509 - 840 kg
Variant MPV

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Citroen Berlingo as a suitable alternative to Kia PV5

The Citroen Berlingo and the Kia PV5 are both aimed at buyers who need a practical, spacious family or work vehicle; this comparison will help you see which suits your priorities — space, comfort, running costs and versatility. I’ll run through interior practicality, driving character, safety and ownership costs so you can pick the car that fits your daily needs.

The Citroën Berlingo is a charming, practical MPV that blends everyday versatility with a comfy ride and clever storage tricks that make life easier for families and small businesses. It won’t star in a sports-car ad, but its sensible layout, enormous load flexibility and friendly demeanor mean it often wins on plain common sense — perfect for school runs, weekend escapes and the odd IKEA mission.

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clearly cheaper
marginally more efficient
clearly lighter

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from £33,200

Vauxhall Vivaro

Price 33,200 - 45,700 £
Body Type Cargo Van, Bus
Engine Type Diesel, Electric
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 120 - 180 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range 222 - 350 km
Seats 3 - 9
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 14.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Vivaro
Model Vivaro Cargo M 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo M 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo XL 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo XL 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine M 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine XL 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine M 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine XL 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Doppelkabine M 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Doppelkabine XL 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Kombi 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Kombi (50 kWh), Vivaro Kombi (75 kWh), Vivaro Kombi XL (50 kWh), Vivaro Kombi XL (75 kWh), Vivaro Kombi XL 2.2 Diesel
CO2 Efficiency Class F, G, A
Trim Level Automatik, Sportive Automatik
Power kW 88 - 132 kW
co2 0 - 184 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Curb weight 1,722 - 2,241 kg
Width 1,920 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 872 - 1,226 kg
Variant Cargo, Kombi, Electric Kombi

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Direct comparisons

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