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Kia EV3 vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or VW Touran?

Kia EV3 vs VW Touran: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV3 is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,147 £.

Touran

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 Kia EV3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm more.

EV3

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 terms of curb weight, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 374 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries clearly more – 601 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV3 is far ahead overall 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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EV3

Kia EV3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 436 - 605 km
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Kia EV3

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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Reviews Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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José
24 Dec 2025, 17:42:54

A good car for a small family. Easy and practical.

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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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