Kia Niro EV vs. Volkswagen ID. Buzz
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Highlights
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$39,700
Starting MSRP
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$59,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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1,653 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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126
/ 101 MPGe
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90
/ 75 MPGe
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-
MPGe
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253 mi.
Range
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234 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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6 - 7 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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9 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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43 mins.
DC Fast charging
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26 mins.
DC Fast charging
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-
DC Fast charging
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64 kWh
Battery Capacity
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86 - 91 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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201 hp
Horsepower
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282 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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7
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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188
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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413
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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282
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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N/A
Displacement
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N/A
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Electric
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50TR20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/50TR20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Height, Overall
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75 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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174 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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107 in
Wheelbase
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128 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Third Hip Room
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48 in
Third Hip Room
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Third Hip Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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52 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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42 in
Third Leg Room
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Third Leg Room
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-
Third Head Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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65 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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62 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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160 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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7
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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165 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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260 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,600 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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260 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,600 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,721 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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5,968 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Safety
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-
Automatic Parking
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Standard
Automatic Parking
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-
Automatic Parking
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia Niro EV or the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
The 2026 Kia Niro EV is cheaper than the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz with a $39,700 starting MSRP versus a $59,995 starting MSRP.
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