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Skoda Epiq vs Kia EV3 comparison

Compare performance (211 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (22,200 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Epiq or Kia EV3?

Skoda Epiq vs Kia EV3: Key differences

Skoda Epiq

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Kia EV3

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Epiq

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Epiq is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Kia EV3 costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,982 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Epiq is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 572 km, about 132 km more than the Skoda Epiq.

EV3

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 visibly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Skoda Epiq takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 delivers clearly more torque with 385 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Epiq

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Epiq is visibly lighter – 1,625 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Epiq offers moderately more boot space – 475 L compared to 413 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Epiq is slightly ahead 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 £22,200
Epiq

Skoda Epiq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 440 km
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Reviews Kia EV3

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pedro
8 May 2026, 11:01:53

Aesthetically it seems nicer to me, and I think it's better soundproofed.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,200 - 30,500 £
Price
40,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
572 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
1,625 - 1,642 kg
Curb weight
1,995 kg
Trunk capacity
475 L
Trunk capacity
413 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
438 - 455 kg
Payload
485 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Power HP
265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
267 - 290 Nm
Torque
385 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Power kW
195 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Epiq have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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