Kia EV3 vs VW Touareg – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV3 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 32379 £.

As for range, the Kia EV3 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 554 km more than the VW Touareg.

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 Touareg has a decisively edge – offering 462 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs noticeable 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 Touareg pulls decisively stronger with 700 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 417 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 Kia EV3 is a bit lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers convincingly more room – 810 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs distinct better – up to 1800 L, which is about 549 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg evident takes the win – 751 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 281 kg.

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