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Kia EV3 vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Renault Symbioz?

Kia EV3 vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Symbioz is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,497 £.

Symbioz

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 clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers markedly more torque with 385 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 120 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, Renault Symbioz is substantially lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 636 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers clearly more boot space – 576 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £40,200
EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 265 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 km
Kia EV3
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

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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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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Kia EV3
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
24,700 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
102 - 136 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
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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