Kia EV3 vs Renault Austral – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Austral has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Kia EV3 costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1106 £.

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 minimal edge – offering 204 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Austral performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 pulls slight stronger with 283 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Renault Austral is somewhat lighter – 1539 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Austral offers a bit more room – 555 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral performs distinct better – up to 1761 L, which is about 510 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, Renault Austral hardly perceptible takes the win – 477 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

All in all, the Renault Austral shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.