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Kia EV3 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Vauxhall Astra?

Kia EV3 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra is barely cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 151 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Astra

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 Kia EV3 offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.

EV3

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, Vauxhall Astra is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 362 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers marginally more boot space – 460 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra sits just 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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José
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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