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Kia EV3 vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Peugeot 208?

Kia EV3 vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably lighter

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.

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 173 km more than the Peugeot 208.

208

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 visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 208 is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers marginally more torque with 283 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers noticeably more boot space – 460 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,251 L, about 88 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries very slightly more – 470 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 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.

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EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 605 km
Kia EV3
Peugeot 208

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Kia EV3
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
4,055 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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