Comparing 2026 S RWD vs 2025 Pro S Plus with 4MOTION (representative trims)
| Metric | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $58,955 | $68,990 |
| Pre-Owned Price | No meaningful used market yet | $50,000 - $58,000 |
| Destination | $1,600 | $1,550 |
| OTD (New) | $65,093 | $75,677 |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | N/A | $53,905 - $62,385 |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 512 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 8.4 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Curb Weight | 5,507 lbs | 6,197 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 335 mi | 231 mi |
| Battery | 110.3 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS incl) | CCS1 (+NACS adpt) |
| DC Fast Charge | 350 kW | 200 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 24 min | 26 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.2 kW | 11 kW |
| L2 10–80% | 7.5 hrs | 7 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 9.7 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Length | 199.2 in | 195.4 in |
| Width | 78 in | 78.1 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 76.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in | 6.3 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 32 in | 42.4 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | Basic L2 |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Hyundai HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | VW IQ.DRIVE (hands-on, semi-automated capability) |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto; ccNC; OTA updates | Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto); myVW+; Wi-Fi hotspot; Premium Navigation EV / Premium Speech on equipped trims |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen | 12.9" touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | 5.3" driver display |
| HUD | No | Yes |
| Other Displays | — | — |
| Audio | Standard audio system | Harman Kardon premium audio, 13 speakers + subwoofer + amp |
| Driver Profiles | Driver profiles + Hyundai Digital Key (trim/market dependent) | Yes — memory seats/mirrors |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | — |
| Behind 3rd Row | 21.9 cu ft | 18.6 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 46.7 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 86.9 cu ft | 145.5 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Partial |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41 in | 48.4 in |
Pricing
MSRP
Hyundai IONIQ 9$58,955
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$68,990
Pre-Owned Price
Hyundai IONIQ 9No meaningful used market yet
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$50,000 - $58,000
Destination
Hyundai IONIQ 9$1,600
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$1,550
OTD (New)
Hyundai IONIQ 9$65,093
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$75,677
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Hyundai IONIQ 9N/A
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$53,905 - $62,385
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Hyundai IONIQ 9RWD
Volkswagen ID. BuzzAWD
Horsepower
Hyundai IONIQ 9215 hp
Volkswagen ID. Buzz335 hp
Torque
Hyundai IONIQ 9258 lb-ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz512 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Hyundai IONIQ 98.4 sec
Volkswagen ID. Buzz5.5 sec
Curb Weight
Hyundai IONIQ 95,507 lbs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6,197 lbs
Towing Capacity
Hyundai IONIQ 93,500 lbs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz3,500 lbs
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Hyundai IONIQ 9335 mi
Volkswagen ID. Buzz231 mi
Battery
Hyundai IONIQ 9110.3 kWh
Volkswagen ID. Buzz91 kWh
Charging Type
Hyundai IONIQ 9NACS (+CCS incl)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzCCS1 (+NACS adpt)
DC Fast Charge
Hyundai IONIQ 9350 kW
Volkswagen ID. Buzz200 kW
DC 10–80%
Hyundai IONIQ 924 min
Volkswagen ID. Buzz26 min
Onboard AC
Hyundai IONIQ 910.2 kW
Volkswagen ID. Buzz11 kW
L2 10–80%
Hyundai IONIQ 97.5 hrs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz7 hrs
L2 10–100%
Hyundai IONIQ 99.7 hrs
Volkswagen ID. Buzz9 hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Hyundai IONIQ 97
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6
Length
Hyundai IONIQ 9199.2 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz195.4 in
Width
Hyundai IONIQ 978 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz78.1 in
Height
Hyundai IONIQ 970.5 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz76.2 in
Ground Clearance
Hyundai IONIQ 96.9 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz6.3 in
3rd Row Legroom
Hyundai IONIQ 932 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz42.4 in
3rd Row Headroom
Hyundai IONIQ 939.7 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz38.7 in
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Hyundai IONIQ 9Advanced L2
Volkswagen ID. BuzzBasic L2
SAE Level
Hyundai IONIQ 92
Volkswagen ID. Buzz2
Self Driving System
Hyundai IONIQ 9Hyundai HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzVW IQ.DRIVE (hands-on, semi-automated capability)
Infotainment
Car Software
Hyundai IONIQ 9Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto; ccNC; OTA updates
Volkswagen ID. BuzzWireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto); myVW+; Wi-Fi hotspot; Premium Navigation EV / Premium Speech on equipped trims
Center Display
Hyundai IONIQ 912.3" touchscreen
Volkswagen ID. Buzz12.9" touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Hyundai IONIQ 912.3" digital cluster
Volkswagen ID. Buzz5.3" driver display
HUD
Hyundai IONIQ 9No
Volkswagen ID. BuzzYes
Other Displays
Hyundai IONIQ 9—
Volkswagen ID. Buzz—
Audio
Hyundai IONIQ 9Standard audio system
Volkswagen ID. BuzzHarman Kardon premium audio, 13 speakers + subwoofer + amp
Driver Profiles
Hyundai IONIQ 9Driver profiles + Hyundai Digital Key (trim/market dependent)
Volkswagen ID. BuzzYes — memory seats/mirrors
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Hyundai IONIQ 91.8 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz—
Behind 3rd Row
Hyundai IONIQ 921.9 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz18.6 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Hyundai IONIQ 946.7 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz75.5 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Hyundai IONIQ 986.9 cu ft
Volkswagen ID. Buzz145.5 cu ft
Fold Flat
Hyundai IONIQ 9Yes
Volkswagen ID. BuzzPartial
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Hyundai IONIQ 941 in
Volkswagen ID. Buzz48.4 in
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