Head to head · MPV (EV)
Volkswagen ID. Buzz vs Kia PV5
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Volkswagen ID. Buzz comes out ahead of the Kia PV5, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.
Estimated data — some figures here come from an estimated profile rather than a fully hand-checked one. Treat them as a guide, not gospel.
| Measure | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | Kia PV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £36,450 (2023, 25,500 mi) | £31,050 (2026, 4,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 40% | 40% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 81 · wins | 75 |
| Average mpg | — | — |
| Insurance group | 21 · wins | 25 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
ID. Buzz vs PV5 — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the ID. Buzz or the PV5?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 81 against the Kia PV5's 75 out of 100.
How much does a used ID. Buzz cost compared with a PV5?
A roughly three-year-old Volkswagen ID. Buzz is worth about £36,450 at typical mileage, against about £31,050 for the equivalent Kia PV5.