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Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model Y or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Tesla Model Y

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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

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

Model Y

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.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is barely cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 32 km more than the Kia EV4 Hatchback.

EV4 Hatchback

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 Tesla Model Y offers significantly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 377 Nm more.

Model Y

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers considerably more boot space – 822 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 387 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model Y carries very slightly more – 472 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
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The Model Y has the perfect range for me!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 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 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
822 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 - 472 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
201 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Kia
Is the Tesla Model Y offered with different drivetrains?

The Tesla Model Y is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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