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Kia EV3 vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (204 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 41600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Volvo V60?

Kia EV3

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Volvo V60

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV3 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 10800 £.

As for range, the Kia EV3 performs significantly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 513 km more than the Volvo V60.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Volvo V60 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Volvo V60 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers somewhat more room – 519 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 performs to a small extent better – up to 1431 L, which is about 180 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, Volvo V60 minimal takes the win – 506 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia EV3 proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia EV3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,800
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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
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Kia EV3

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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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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30800 - 41700 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4300 - 4310 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1560 - 1570 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1251 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo

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What drive types are available for the Kia EV3?

The Kia EV3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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