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Kia EV3 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or VW Golf?

Kia EV3 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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:

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

VW Golf is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,653 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 462 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

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 VW Golf offers markedly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 137 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is markedly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 493 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV3 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,251 L, about 14 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV3 have?

The Kia EV3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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