Compare the2025 Volkswagen ID.BUZZVS 2025 Kia EV6

The ID.BUZZ’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The EV6 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The EV6 doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The ID.BUZZ has Car2X, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The EV6 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems

Both the ID.BUZZ and the EV6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ weighs 1105 to 2065 pounds more than the Kia EV6. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The ID.BUZZ’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the EV6’s (7/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

Volkswagen pays for scheduled maintenance on the ID.BUZZ for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Volkswagen will pay for cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the EV6.

The ID.BUZZ has more powerful engines than the EV6:

For better stopping power the ID.BUZZ’s brake rotors are larger than those on the EV6:

The ID.BUZZ stops much shorter than the EV6:

For better traction and acceleration, the ID.BUZZ has larger rear tires than the EV6 (265/45R20 vs. 235/55R19). The ID.BUZZ’s rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the EV6 (265/45R20 vs. 255/45R20).

The ID.BUZZ’s 235/50R20 front and 265/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the EV6’s standard 55 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the ID.BUZZ has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the EV6.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the ID.BUZZ’s wheelbase is 13.3 inches longer than on the EV6 (127.5 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the ID.BUZZ is 1.7 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the EV6.

For better maneuverability, the ID.BUZZ’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the EV6’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the ID.BUZZ has a greater minimum ground clearance than the EV6 (6.3 vs. 6.1 inches), allowing the ID.BUZZ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The ID.BUZZ offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the EV6 can only carry 5.

The ID.BUZZ has 57.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the EV6 (160.1 vs. 103).

The ID.BUZZ has 1.6 inches more front headroom, 3.2 inches more front hip room, 1.3 inches more front shoulder room, 3 inches more rear headroom, .9 inches more rear legroom, 11.6 inches more rear hip room and 6.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the EV6.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area provides more volume than the EV6.

The ID.BUZZ’s cargo area is larger than the EV6’s in every dimension:

The ID.BUZZ’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the EV6’s (2600 vs. 0 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the EV6 Wind/GT-Line/GT, the ID.BUZZ has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The ID.BUZZ’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the van, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key standard on the EV6 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The ID.BUZZ’s standard sliding doors can be opened with less than three inches side clearance. The EV6’s standard rear swing-out doors are bulky and make loading in tight spots difficult.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the ID.BUZZ to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The EV6 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the ID.BUZZ has a standard rear wiper. The EV6 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the ID.BUZZ has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The EV6 doesn’t offer cornering lights. The ID.BUZZ also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the ID.BUZZ to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The EV6 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The ID.BUZZ has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the EV6.

The ID.BUZZ has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the EV6.

The ID.BUZZ was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2025. The EV6 hasn’t been picked since 2023.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the ID.BUZZ as the 2025 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The EV6 was last chosen in 2023.