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Kia EV3 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ 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

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably 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.

Subaru Outback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 162 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers clearly more torque with 385 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 133 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 noticeably lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 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
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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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Reviews Kia EV3

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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José
24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
-
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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
385 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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