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Kia Sportage vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or VW ID.3?

Kia Sportage vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Sportage

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.

VW ID.3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,594 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 539 km more than the Kia Sportage.

ID.3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.3 offers a bit more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

Sportage

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, Kia Sportage is slightly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more boot space – 587 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries somewhat more – 580 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Reviews Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

VW ID.3

The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
-
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
-
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
437 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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