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Lynk & Co 01 vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lynk & Co 01 or Kia PV5?

Lynk & Co 01 vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia PV5

  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia PV5 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,032 £.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 341 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 offers substantially more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers significantly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

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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, Kia PV5 is very slightly lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers clearly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 864 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries considerably more – 790 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 375 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 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.

from £32,800
PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 295 - 416 km
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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Lynk & Co 01
Kia PV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
20 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
415 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
280 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
535 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
206 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lynk & Co
Brand
Kia
Is the Lynk & Co 01 offered with different drivetrains?

The Lynk & Co 01 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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