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Kia EV9 vs VW ID.Buzz LWB
Selected trimAirChange trim349 mi · 99.8 kWh · £66,645
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV9 counters with the lowest price, while the VW ID.Buzz LWB leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the VW ID.Buzz LWB if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.Buzz LWB wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueVW
Kia
4.6
VW
5.9
Motorway Range
Kia
6.2
VW
5.8
Too close to call
FamilyVW
Kia
6.1
VW
9.4
ChargingVW
Kia
7.6
VW
8.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
VW ID.Buzz LWB
GTX 6-seat
- 100 kW more power
- 3.3s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.5 m tighter turning circle
- 900 kg more towing capacity
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV9Air | VW ID.Buzz LWBGTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £66,645 (better) | £67,945 |
| Official range | 349 miles (better) | 295 miles |
| Boot space | 333 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 9.4 sec | 6.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV9
VW ID.Buzz LWB
Length
Kia EV95,015mm
VW ID.Buzz LWB4,962mm-53mm
Width
Kia EV91,980mm-5mm
VW ID.Buzz LWB1,985mm
Height
Kia EV91,780mm-147mm
VW ID.Buzz LWB1,927mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV9Air | VW ID.Buzz LWBGTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,962 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,980 mm (better) | 1,985 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,211 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,927 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 11.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 420 mm spare (better) | 415 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV9Air | VW ID.Buzz LWBGTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 (better) | 6 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 333 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 828 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 90 L (better) | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 900 kg | 1,800 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV9
- A 90 L frunk, one of 11 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 90 L or more.
- At 5,015 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 3,100 mm wheelbase, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
VW ID.Buzz LWB
- 295 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of MPVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 200 kW, faster than 85% of MPVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV9 Air |  VW ID.Buzz LWB GTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.01m | 4.96m-53mm |
| Width | 1.98m | 1.99m+5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.21m |
| Height | 1.78m | 1.93m+147mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.10m | 3.24m+139mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 333L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 828L | Not available |
| Frunk | 90L (better) | Not available |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 6 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 11.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,492kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 900kg | 1,800kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 99.8kWh (better) | 86kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 349 mi (better) | 295 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 210kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £66,645 (better) | £67,945 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | MPV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV9Air | VW ID.Buzz LWBGTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 349 miles (better) | 295 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 291 miles (better) | 246 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 210 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 99.8 kWh (better) | 86 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV9Air | VW ID.Buzz LWBGTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.4 sec | 6.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 150 kW | 250 kW (better) |
| Torque | 350 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Kia EV9
Air
VW ID.Buzz LWB
GTX 6-seat
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV9 Air
Tested 2023
Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - VW ID.Buzz LWB GTX 6-seat
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist73%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV9Air | VW ID.Buzz LWBGTX 6-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Kia EV9
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VW ID.Buzz LWB
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Frequently asked questions
Is the VW ID.Buzz LWB worth the extra £1,300 over the Kia EV9?
The VW ID.Buzz LWB costs £1,300 more than the Kia EV9. For that premium it adds 100 kW more power and a 3.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Kia EV9 is not just cheaper - it also offers 54 miles more WLTP range and 1 more seat (7 versus 6). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.Buzz LWB comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV9 or the VW ID.Buzz LWB?
The Kia EV9 is £1,300 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £192 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV9 comes out roughly £1,340 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV9 and VW ID.Buzz LWB like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 291 miles for the Kia EV9 and 246 miles for the VW ID.Buzz LWB - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV9 goes roughly 45 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV9 or the VW ID.Buzz LWB?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 420 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV9 and about 415 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.Buzz LWB. The VW ID.Buzz LWB also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV9 or the VW ID.Buzz LWB?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV9 and 84% for the VW ID.Buzz LWB. That gives the Kia EV9 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The VW ID.Buzz LWB has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV9.
Go deeper on each car
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Further reading
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .