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Kia EV3 vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Vauxhall Mokka?

Kia EV3 vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Mokka

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Mokka is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,134 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Mokka is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 169 km more than the Vauxhall Mokka.

Mokka

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Mokka offers only slightly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers somewhat more torque with 385 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Vauxhall Mokka is significantly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers somewhat more boot space – 413 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka is clearly superior 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.

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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 336 - 403 km
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Reviews Kia EV3

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

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yannick
18 Apr 2026, 11:17:27

I've been an Opel owner for 34 years and am very satisfied with the brand — my choice will be an easy one.

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Vauxhall Mokka

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
388 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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