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VW ID.3 vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (231 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.3 or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

VW ID.3 vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
  • moderately 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

ID.3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Kia EV4 Hatchback costs 32,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,082 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.3 is barely more efficient: consuming 13.9 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers barely more range – reaching up to 629 km, about 4 km more than the Kia EV4 Hatchback.

EV4 Hatchback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.3 offers moderately more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Kia EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers a bit more torque with 350 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 67 Nm more.

ID.3

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 EV4 Hatchback is marginally lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,885 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers moderately more boot space – 435 L compared to 383 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries marginally more – 464 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 leads convincingly 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 £29,100
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 410 - 629 km
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Pennings
6 May 2026, 08:03:27

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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
29,100 - 40,800 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
383 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
422 - 464 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.3 have?

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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