KIA PV5, the oddly affordable anti ID.Buzz
This page is translated from the original post "KIA PV5, l’anti ID.Buzz étrangement abordable" in French.
- 03/09/2025 19:52
For the past few weeks, KIA has been selling its first true minivan, which is set to challenge the expensive Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
With its standard two-tone color scheme (which is not the case with the ID.Buzz) and nearly similar dimensions, the KIA PV5 provokes its German rival. So, when you also consider a starting price of 39,550 euros, compared to 49,540 euros for Volkswagen‘s ID.Buzz, it certainly raises eyebrows.
Where do the 10,000 euros difference hide, and is it justified?
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We will not judge the exterior styles, as it is a matter of subjectivity. Both have their styles and volume management. The KIA PV5 is more boxy, but its front optics are beautiful. The rear is closer to that of a utility vehicle, but it makes no secret of it.
What stands out the most are the very small 16-inch wheels on such a large vehicle. Oh well.
To truly understand the intrinsic qualities of these two large electric SUVs, we need to rely on the numbers. Specifically power and range, as price isn’t everything. For this exercise, we will compare the base Volkswagen ID.Buzz with the two possible technical configurations of the KIA PV5.
Technical Specifications
| Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pure 170 | KIA PV5 Essential | KIA PV5 Plus | |
| Range | 332 km | 295 km | 412 km |
| Consumption | 20.20 kWh/100 km | 19.2 kWh/100 km | 19.3 kWh/100 km |
| Power | 170 hp (125 kW) | 122 hp (89 kW) | 163 hp (120 kW) |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Battery | 59 kWh | 51.5 kWh | 71.2 kWh |
| Charging Power | 11 kW (AC) / 165 kW (DC) | 11 kW (AC) / 150 kW (DC) | 11 kW (AC) / 150 kW (DC) |
| Length / Width / Height | 4712 / 1985 / 1927 mm | 4695 / 1895 / 1923 mm | 4695 / 1895 / 1923 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2989 mm | 2995 mm | 2995 mm |
| Weight | 2372 kg | 1990 kg | 2070 kg |
| Trunk | 1581 liters | 1330 liters | 1330 liters |
| Max Speed | 145 km/h | 135 km/h | 135 km/h |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 10″7 | 12″8 | 10″6 |
| Price | 49,540 euros | 39,550 euros | 43,550 euros |
By comparing these figures, we can see that the KIA PV5, even in its most advanced version, remains significantly less expensive than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz. The positioning is not foolish: a version with very low range for everyday needs, with a real range of about 230 km, and a more generous one of 350 km.
It’s up to you to see where your priorities… and your budget lie.
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