Compare performance (204 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Suzuki Vitara?
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.
Suzuki Vitara is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,277 £.
When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 14.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 179 km more than the Suzuki Vitara.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV3 offers marginally more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Suzuki Vitara is moderately faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers marginally more torque with 307 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 24 Nm more.
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, Suzuki Vitara is considerably lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,251 L, about 131 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.
When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The Suzuki Vitara sits just ahead overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
|
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
|
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
0 - 138 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
|
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
460 L
|
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
|
|
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
|
Length
4,185 mm
|
|
Width
1,850 mm
|
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
|
|
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
|
Height
1,595 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1,046 - 1,120 L
|
|
Payload
470 kg
|
Payload
375 - 425 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
204 HP
|
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 12.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
170 km/h
|
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
|
|
Torque
283 Nm
|
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
150 kW
|
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
1,373 - 1,462 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,024
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, A
|
|
Brand
Kia
|
Brand
Suzuki
|