Head-to-Head: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vs. Kia EV9

With the arrival of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz van, shoppers have another all-electric three-row vehicle to consider — and Kia has another competitor to its EV9 three-row SUV. Even though one of these is a retro-futuristic van and the other is a futuristic SUV, at their core, these EVs are both people movers. We put them to the test to see which one is better when it comes to things like interior space and comfort, in-cabin storage, interior quality, cargo space and cold-weather efficiency; come with us as Senior Road Test Editor Mike Hanley and Road Test Editor Brian Normile assess how these EVs perform in these areas and more. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Driving impressions 4:11 Outward visibility 6:05 Range, efficiency and DC fast charging 8:58 Cargo space 11:21 User interface and controls 15:34 In-cabin storage 17:40 Interior quality 18:48 Interior comfort and space 21:30 Car-seat fitment 22:11 Final thoughts Read the latest car news, videos and expert reviews, from Cars.com's independent automotive journalists: https://www.cars.com/news/ Find a new or used car near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/ Follow us on social media! Instagram   / carsdotcom   Facebook   / carsdotcom   TikTok   / carsdotcom   Pinterest   / carsdotcom   Editorial mission: Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.