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Kia EV3 vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or SEAT Arona?

Kia EV3 vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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:

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.

SEAT Arona is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,482 £.

Arona

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers noticeably more torque with 385 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 135 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, SEAT Arona is considerably lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 807 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers barely more boot space – 413 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries only slightly more – 522 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is decisively ahead 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
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 is a stylish, user-friendly electric crossover that focuses on practicality and a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It delivers a comfortable ride with intuitive technology and efficient everyday performance, making it a sensible choice for city and family use.

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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.

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Kia EV3
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Kia
Brand
SEAT
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