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Kia EV3 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Subaru Outback?

Kia EV3 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Kia EV3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,172 £.

Outback

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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers moderately more torque with 283 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 31 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, Subaru Outback is marginally lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 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 £30,800
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
Subaru Outback

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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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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Kia EV3
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
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