Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo vs Kia PV5

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo starts from $66,350 before on-road costs, while the Kia PV5 opens at $55,990. That makes the Kia PV5 the more affordable entry point by $10,360.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $72,985 and $61,589 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia PV5 gets a 12.9-inch display and 7.5-inch instruments.

The Kia PV5 counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L that the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo uses a Permanent magnet synchronous motor (single, rear-mounted) producing 210kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Kia PV5 responds with a Electric Motor making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo is 4.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 79kWh (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 71.2kWh (Kia PV5), giving WLTP ranges of 414km and 400km. DC fast charging peaks at 185kW (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 150kW (Kia PV5).

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo measures 4,712mm long on a 2,989mm wheelbase, 17mm longer than the Kia PV5 at 4,695mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia PV5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 3900L in the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo and 1500L in the Kia PV5, giving the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo a 2400L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia PV5). The Kia PV5 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 6yr (Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo)—.