Kia EV3 vs VW Golf Variant – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

VW Golf Variant has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Kia EV3 costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4710 £.

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 Variant has a noticeable edge – offering 333 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 137 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the VW Golf Variant is clearly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 434 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly perceptible more room – 611 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1642 L, which is about 391 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant somewhat takes the win – 547 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Golf Variant proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.