Kia EV3 vs Volvo V60 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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.

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: the Volvo V60 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the 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.

Our conclusion: The Volvo V60 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.