Kia EV3 vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 6800 £, while the Kia EV3 costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 24000 £.

As for range, the Kia EV3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 530 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV3 has a convincingly edge – offering 204 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Kia EV3 performs decisively better – reaching 170 km/h, while the Vauxhall Rocks Electric tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 pulls significantly stronger with 283 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 243 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Kia EV3 offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively lighter – 558 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 1242 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV3 offers clearly more room – 460 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV3 significantly takes the win – 470 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 328 kg.

Our conclusion: The Kia EV3 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Kia EV3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.