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Kia EV3 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (204 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Kia EV3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Kia EV3 costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1243 £.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 204 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.50 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is distinct lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers distinct more room – 596 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs distinct better – up to 1606 L, which is about 355 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, Kia EV3 minimal takes the win – 470 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia EV3 proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia EV3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 436 - 605 km
Kia EV3
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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Kia EV3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Kia EV3
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
30800 - 41700 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 1885 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4300 - 4310 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1560 - 1570 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1251 L
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Kia EV3?

The Kia EV3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.