Comparison between:
- 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh
- 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV Standard Range | - |
| Trim | 48.4 kWh | GT-Line 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Engine Red Atlas White Ultimate Red Ecotronic Gray Sailing Blue Abyss Black Serenity White Meta Blue Cypress Green | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4355 mm | 169.7 in 4310 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1825 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in 2660 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 63.3 in 1607 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 861 mm | 32.1 in 815 mm |
| Rear overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | 32.1 in 815 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | 5.8 in 147 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in 1435 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.2 in 1402 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in 925 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 466.0 l 16.46 ft3 0.47 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | - |
| Payload | 925.94 lb 420 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.263 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
| Additional information | Smart Regenerative System | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 234.3 mi / 377.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.66 |
| Additional information | Gear ratio - 10.65 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H | 215/50R19 97H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 48.4 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | 72 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 295 V | 343 V |
| Weight | 727.53 lb 330 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | - |
| Additional information | Battery conditioning 400V system Exterior Vehicle to Load (V2L) capability 1P72S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 72 series-connected cells (72S) | Capacity - 237.3 Ah 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.4 kW DC 100 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:41 AC 10.4 kW, 4:55 | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) | - |
| 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh | 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line 81.4 kWh |