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Kia EV2 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (147 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (22,800 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV2 or VW ID.Polo?

Kia EV2 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Kia EV2

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VW ID.Polo

  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID.Polo is only slightly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Kia EV2 costs 22,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,376 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Kia EV2. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 1 km more than the Kia EV2.

ID.Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.Polo delivers a bit more torque with 290 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

ID.Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is barely lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 475 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia EV2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia EV2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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