Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $59,200 vs $59,995
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 8.2 vs 1.8
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV9
380 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
92 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $59,995 |
| Range | 305 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 150 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 234 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (8.2 vs 1.8).
Kia EV98.2 Volkswagen ID.Buzz1.8 150 kW24 min 200 kW33 min
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