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Kia EV3 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Volvo XC60?

Kia EV3 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Kia EV3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,343 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 523 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 XC60 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC60 is very slightly faster – 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 XC60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is only slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers barely more boot space – 483 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,543 L, about 292 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries somewhat more – 550 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 is narrowly ahead 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 £49,200
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
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José
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
510 - 550 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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