Compare performance (204 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Toyota Yaris?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Yaris has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8991 £.
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 Toyota Yaris has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 280 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs distinct better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 390 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is significantly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia EV3 offers clearly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 performs evident better – up to 1251 L, which is about 316 L more than the Toyota Yaris.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris a bit takes the win – 525 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
The Toyota Yaris proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.
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Price
30800 - 41700 £
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Price
21900 - 46700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
436 - 605 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
87 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1800 - 1885 kg
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Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
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Length
4300 - 4310 mm
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Length
3940 - 3995 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Width
1745 - 1805 mm
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Height
1560 - 1570 mm
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Height
1455 - 1500 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1251 L
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Max trunk capacity
935 L
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Payload
470 kg
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Payload
289 - 525 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 HP
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Power HP
116 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
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Torque
283 Nm
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Torque
390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
150 kW
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Toyota
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The Kia EV3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.