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Kia EV3 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Kia EV3 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly 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

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.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,762 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is barely more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 146 km more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

Urban Cruiser

Engine and Performance:

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 visibly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers noticeably more torque with 385 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 78 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 Urban Cruiser is only slightly lighter – 1,839 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers clearly more boot space – 413 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is clearly superior 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
Kia EV3
Toyota Urban Cruiser

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Kia EV3
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
411 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
385 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
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