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Kia EV5 vs Subaru Uncharted comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV5 or Subaru Uncharted?

Kia EV5 vs Subaru Uncharted: Key differences

Kia EV5

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Subaru Uncharted

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV5

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.

Subaru Uncharted is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Kia EV5 costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Subaru Uncharted is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Subaru Uncharted offers slightly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 62 km more than the Kia EV5.

Uncharted

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 Subaru Uncharted offers moderately more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Uncharted is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV5 delivers very slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 437 Nm. That’s about 43 Nm more.

EV5

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, Subaru Uncharted is very slightly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Uncharted carries a bit more – 604 kg compared to 511 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Uncharted 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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Uncharted

Subaru Uncharted

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 167 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 592 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Price
31,700 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Electric Range
451 - 592 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
403 - 404 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 511 kg
Payload
469 - 604 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
167 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Torque
268 - 437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
123 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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