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Kia EV3 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Kia EV3 vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,829 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV3 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 235 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

Proace City Compact Van

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 considerably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers clearly more torque with 385 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 85 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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 637 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries substantially more – 921 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 436 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is far 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.

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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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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
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
385 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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