Kia Niro EV vs Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Kia Niro EV leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
60/100#61 of 87 · Everyday
Minivan
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026
57/100#65 of 87 · Everyday
Kia Niro EV is cheaper by $30,295
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Niro EVKia Niro EVID. BuzzVolkswagen ID. Buzz
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+19 mi· 8%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row17 min faster· 40%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+115 kW· 135%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.2 cu ft· 23%
- Power- best on this row+60 kW· 40%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) | version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Pick the Volkswagen ID. Buzz if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Niro EVVolkswagen ID. Buzz
Range
6758Charging
2245Performance
51no dataPracticality
9086
How much is each in the US?
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
vw.com- 1st Edition with 4MOTION®
- $69,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- 234 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 19 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. BuzzID. Buzz
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- 17 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- 115 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- version: ID. Buzz 1st Edition
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia Niro EV
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Ahead by
- $30,295
Where next
Compare with others
Kia Niro EV vs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs
- Mercedes-Benz EQBVolkswagen ID. Buzz scores 7 higher
- Score
- 50
- Price
- from $53,050
- Yipai eπ008 (奕派008)Yipai eπ008 (奕派008) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 63
- Price
- - No US price yet
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 63
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Voyah FreeVoyah Free scores 5 higher
- Score
- 62
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (120)
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