Compare performance (265 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or CUPRA Raval?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
CUPRA Raval is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,940 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Raval is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 128 km more than the CUPRA Raval.
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 Kia EV3 offers moderately more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the CUPRA Raval takes 6.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers noticeably more torque with 385 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Raval is visibly lighter – 1,610 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.
Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Raval offers barely more boot space – 441 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
The CUPRA Raval stands out in the key areas 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.
The Kia EV3 is a stylish, user-friendly electric crossover that focuses on practicality and a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It delivers a comfortable ride with intuitive technology and efficient everyday performance, making it a sensible choice for city and family use.
detailsThe CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
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Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
572 km
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Electric Range
300 - 444 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,995 kg
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Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
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Trunk capacity
413 L
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
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Width
1,784 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
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Payload
470 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
265 HP
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Power HP
116 - 226 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
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Torque
290 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
195 kW
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
CUPRA
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