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Kia EV3 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Volvo S60?

Kia EV3 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

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

Kia EV3 is barely cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,332 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 478 km more than the Volvo S60.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 385 Nm. That’s about 324 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is somewhat lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers very slightly more boot space – 427 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 has only a minor advantage 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.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Reviews Kia EV3

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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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24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

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27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
572 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
413 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
385 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
195 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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